For the Provider Who Participates in HMIS

• Automated reporting
• Reduction in number of reports produced
• Improved internal and external data
• Improved ability to serve clients
• Automated information for management and case managers
• Improved client tracking
• Potential to streamline referral processes
• Potential for strengthened partnerships through participation
• Meet HUD reporting requirements
  

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 For the Continuum of Care (CoC)

• Improved information about system and system needs for funding, decision-making and policy
• Improved information for the Continuum of Care Exhibit 1 application to HUD and other funding applications
• Improved ability to identify and quantify gaps in the system
• Credibility
• Potential for strengthened partnership among components of the community system
  

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 For HUD and Other Funders 

• Improved information about system and system needs for funding, decision-making and policy
  

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 For the General Community

• Better information about people who are experiencing homelessness: causes, trends and future needs will help the general community to better plan for affordable housing and support for people who are at-risk of becoming or returning to homelessness
• Better information about housing and support needs will enable interested parties to better market these needs to potential funders and policy–makers.