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Advocacy

The Westside Coalition offers members political advocacy for the issues that affect member agencies and organizations. The Coalition is a strong entity by virtue of its members. Additionally, the Coalition makes its members aware of policy changes and legislation that is being considered, giving members the opportunity to get more involved. For more information please contact us at info@westsideshelter.org


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Coordinated Entry System

By centralizing intake and program admissions decisions, a coordinated entry process makes it more likely that families will be served by the right intervention more quickly. In a coordinated system, each system entry point (“front door”) uses the same assessment tool and makes decisions on which programs families are referred to based on a comprehensive understanding of each program’s specific requirements, target population, and available beds and services.  This paper from the National Alliance to End Homelessness describes how communities can create a coordinated entry system with a focus on serving homeless families.

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Skid Row 100 Day Pilot Program

For the past 100 days the CES pilot project has been working to accelerate the streamlining process for the housing of Skid Row’s most vulnerable chronic homeless individuals and vets. Backed by key leadership of Los Angeles Central Provider Collaborative (LACPC) agencies, government and the United Way, this unprecedented attempt to coordinate interagency cooperation focused on serving the most needy among us. The team consisted of front line staff challenged to dream beyond the current maize of service provision, government funding and contractual concerns.  They were charged with devising an efficient housing navigation process specifically targeting the chronically homeless and homeless veterans.  The goal was to create an appropriate, needs based housing and services process with a single point of entry regardless of which organization identified the client. 


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Click on the link below for all things CES. If you don't find what you are looking for please 
feel free to contact Darci at darci@westsideshelter.org 

ceslosangeles.weebly.com

Skid Row Coordinated Entry System
http://ceslosangeles.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/2/1/1221685/ces_skid_row_user_manual.pdf
Westside Coalition offers education, advocacy, illuminating presentations and informative get-togethers. See our Committees link for more information.

Westside Coalition is a non-profit organization that operates as a project of
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