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DHS 1915i Program
The DHS 1915i Program for Housing and Support Services is administered by the WI Department of Human Services, and addresses the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services. For more information about program requirements, please visit DHS's website.
Agency's wishing to participate must have a current HMIS Agency Participation contract signed and be approved by their HUD CoC.
DHS 1915i Specific Data Elements
In addition to the HMIS Core Data Elements, 1915i programs are required to collect the following data elements.
| Additional Data Element | When it is Recorded |
| Are you currently receiving mental health treatment services? | Recorded at program entry. |
| If yes: What types of of mental health treatment services are you receiving? | Recorded at program entry. |
| Are you currently receiving substance use treatment services? | Recorded at program entry. |
| If yes: What types of substance use treatment services? | Recorded at program entry. |
| Date Housed | Recorded at program status update.* Dates must match* |
| Monthly Rent Amount | Recorded at program status update once client is housed. |
| Zip Code of Rental Unit | Recorded at program status update once client is housed. |
- Enrollment Date: The client’s enrollment start date in HMIS needs to match the date the agency submitted the prior authorization request
- *Date Housed must match at least one Status Update.
- Annual assessments are also required at the anniversary mark of client being enrolled in project. Date Housed may be recorded on the annual assessment date if that is also the date client becomes housed.
- Exit Date: The client's exit date would be at the end of the ciient's membership year if not reauthorized.
- If contact is lost with client, the enrollment should be end dated within 60-90 days.
- Client's exit date can be removed if they re-engage with the program within their membership year as they would still be eligible for a full year.