Wisconsin Balance

of State CoC

The mission of the WI Balance of State CoC is to end homelessness by

supporting local coalitions throughout Wisconsin.

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Interactive guide

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Our interactive guide breaks down homelessness basics in 3 minutes. Designed for busy community leaders who need accurate, evidence-based information.

what we do

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting all the counties in Wisconsin, except Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. Our membership is comprised of 22 local coalitions who serve, support, and care about those experiencing homelessness.

Coordinated Entry

What is Coordinated Entry?

The WI BOS Coordinated Entry System is a critical component in our effort to end homelessness in the WI BOSCOC. The goal of the WI BOS Coordinated Entry System is that the process is easy for people to access, that it identifies and assesses their needs, and makes prioritization decisions based upon needs. ​The WI BOS Coordinated Entry System helps communities prioritize assistance based on vulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that people who need assistance the most can receive it in a timely manner.

Components of CE:

Access: The initial engagement point for persons experiencing a housing crisis

Assessment: The WI BoS uses one assessment tool for all household types,

Referral: The WI BoS CE system ensures that potential program participants are referred to all of the available resources for which they are prioritized and eligible.

Follow up: Agencies making referrals will be responsible for following up with referrals

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