Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas

Since 1988, the hla has served as the continuum of care (coc) lead agency & since 2017 is the lead agency for Homeless management information system (hmis). The hla serves as the lead entity in Homeless services to identify needs and gaps & strategically align resources to best meet local needs. We convene stakeholders for policy settings & problem solving for local governments & funders & provide system-wide accountability through a monitoring process to determine if services are effective & efficient. We conduct an annual count & maintain the inventory of beds and services. Using this data, we implement strategies that can reduce the number of people coming into the Homeless system, such as diversion/prevention, & implement the coordinated entry system to ensure those re-housed are the most vulnerable. Last fiscal year 19,152 unduplicated residents were provided services to address or prevent homelessness.