Homeless Information Systems - PromisSE
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) offers homeless service providers an electronic case management system, encompassing appropriate software, hardware, internet services, and comprehensive training. Its purpose is to address homelessness by quantifying the issue, tracking services provided by community agencies, and reporting progress towards its resolution as mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In the Alabama Balance of State (42 counties), ARCH serves as the lead entity for HMIS. The PromisSE platform is a shared HMIS platform utilized by HUD Continuums of Care and homeless service providers throughout Alabama and the Florida panhandle, with participation from a total of 70 agencies.
HMIS Public Notice
ARCH receives funding from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to offer services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. A condition of this funding is the agency's involvement in HMIS, the Homeless Management Information System, specifically the Program Management System of the Southeast (PromisSE). HMIS gathers essential client information to ensure accurate counts of homeless individuals and families and identify their specific service needs. We only collect information that is deemed appropriate and adhere to stringent confidentiality standards for the collection and use of personal data.
To learn more about our privacy practices, community members can request a copy of our Privacy Notice. You have the option to share your personal information with other participating agencies in the network by completing a Release of Information form or providing verbal consent. This allows for collaborative efforts among agencies to deliver efficient and effective services.
Comprehensive guidelines for the collection and use of personal information can be found in our HMIS Policies and Procedures, which also include a copy of our Privacy Notice.
HMIS Policies and Procedures
ARCH HMIS Personable Identifiable Information Breach Policy