Coordinated Entry System (CES)

CES stands for Coordinated Entry System. Coordinated entry is a system used to connect people who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness to services and housing resources. Through the coordinated entry system (CES), all households in need of homeless services can be connected to providers through a centralized assessment process. 

The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention ensures through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) that our unhoused neighbors are identified, assessed for their needs, referred to resources, and connected to housing. The Indianapolis CoC implements a “no wrong door” approach allowing individuals and families experiencing homelessness to connect with a Skilled Assessor at a service provider of their choice. 

The Coordinates Entry System (CES) is an administrative process to ensure a common assessment that collects eligibility data for individuals and families experiencing literal homelessness.

A well-designed Coordinated Entry System ensures: 

• People experiencing literal homelessness are quickly identified 

• Are assessed for their needs 

• And are referred and connected to appropriate housing based on availability, and their eligibility, needs, and preferences