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Coordinated Entry Assessments offered at Catholic Community Services Family Housing Network

5050 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98408

Open to individuals, couples, unaccompanied youth and families in Pierce County who are sleeping in a place not meant for habitation, in a shelter, or fleeing domestic violence. Household income must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Pierce County.
Screen for conversation: M-F, 9am-3pm Conversations: M-Tu, 9am-4:30pm W, 1:30pm-4:30pm Th-F, 9am-3pm.
(800) 572-4357

Voice - For CE appointment

https://pchomeless.org/Screenings/Create

Spanish

Call Access Pierce. All adults in the household will need to be at the appointment. Screening and appointments can also be scheduled online. Individuals without children can use this location to enter Coordinated Entry.

No cost.

Pierce, WA

Description

Coordinated Entry is a homeless crisis response system. Participating agencies offer assistance to people experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence through coordinated entry locations throughout the county. After screening, a qualified individual or family will be able to speak with a housing specialist in Pierce County to help problem-solve their crisis. If a resolution can be found that only needs minimal assistance, the household is enrolled in a Diversion intervention. If the household needs a deeper level of assistance, the housing specialist will enroll the household in the Priority Pool for potential referral into a housing program in Pierce County. Referrals to Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive Housing programs are based on a process that prioritizes households with the most vulnerability or housing barriers. A referral depends on housing availability and the family's needs. To connect with Coordinated Entry in Pierce County, a household may call Access Pierce or visit one of the drop-in locations for information and screening. If eligible, the individual will then talk with a housing specialist to discuss housing options. The conversation with the housing specialist will usually last an hour to 90 minutes. Housing assistance through Coordinated Entry offers the same program benefits whether through a housing specialist at Associated Ministries, Catholic Community Services, Access Pierce, or another participating agency.

Providing organization

Catholic Community Services Family Housing Network

Through support, dignity and love, Catholic Community Services/Family Housing Network, in partnership with our community, empowers families challenged by homelessness to achieve independent, healthy lives, and a permanent place to call home.