Help Request

Thank you for reaching out to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) team at the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition (KSHC) for assistance!

The Coordinated Entry System is designed to streamline access to housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Our role is to coordinate these services and ensure you are connected to the available resources. However, please note that the CES team does not directly provide housing services. Instead, we work with a network of providers to manage referrals to housing programs that are participating in the Coordinated Entry System.

*Please note that the list for housing services CES manages covers all counties in Kansas, except Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte counties. See the links below for services in the counties we are unable to serve. **

Greater Kansas City Area: https://gkcceh.org/help-for-homeless-kansas-city/
Johnson County: https://kshomeless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KS-505-CES-HUB-Flyer-3-Hubs-191118.pdf
Sedgwick: https://www.wichita.gov/263/Housing-Community-Services
Shawnee: https://kshomeless.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/topeka_homeless_services.pdf

What Happens Next:

Assessment: We will arrange a housing assessment to thoroughly understand your current situation and needs. This assessment enables us to identify the most appropriate services and resources for you.
- Actions Required from you today: Please provide your availability so we can schedule this assessment.

CES List Placement: After the assessment, you will be placed on the Coordinated Entry System (CES) list for housing program referrals in your region. Being on this list signifies that you are wanting housing services in your area.
Waiting for Services: While on the CES list, please be aware that referrals depend on provider availability, case manager capacity, and available funding. Therefore, there might be a waiting period before receiving a referral. It is important to note that a referral is not guaranteed, especially if there are more people seeking services than there are available resources, or if there are no available resources. Please note, everyone remains on the list for a 90 day period then the system automitically removes them.
- TO STAY ON THE LIST, check in with your local providers/CE access points (i.e., Access Points are CES participating agencies)(see link below), or the CES team. They can "check you in" and you can remain on the list for one year.
- If you find housing while waiting for services, please reach out to the CES team and they can remove you from the list.

In the meantime, we encourage you to reach out to local organizations, these organizations may have services available that can help your situation https://kshomeless.com/about-ks-bos-coc/ces/ces-access-points/

For additional information or to check-in/remain on the list, email ces@kshomeless.com

Are you filling this form out for yourself/your own household?*

YesNo, I am working with this household

Is your household currently working with a homeless/housing provider?

NoYes

Agency Name

Case Manager email

example@example.com

Case Worker Name

First NameLast Name

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail

example@example.com

Other ways we can reach you

Alternate Contact Information

How many adults are in your household?

How many children are in your household?

You are located in the city and county of:*

City, County

Which city and county would you like to be housed at?*

City, County

KSHC has a special grant that also assists those without health insurance. Do you have health insurance?

YesNo

What days are best for KSHC to call you?*

What is the best time of day to call you?

Morning (8am-11am)Afternoon (12pm - 3pm)Evening (4pm - 7pm)

For safety reasons, is your household currently fleeing domestic violence?*

YesNo

KSHC uses calls, texts, and emails to attempt contact with households, in doing so we identify as providers; are there any specific safety considerations we should know?

Other Requested Safety Measures

ex) only call after 9am, "identify me by ______ name," etc.

I am currently...*

Housed without an eviction noticeTemporarily staying with family/friendsUnhoused and staying in a shelterHoused but I have received an eviction noticeTemporarily housed in a hotel paid for by a charitable organizationUnhoused and staying outside, in my car, etc.In an institution (hospital, jail, rehab, etc.)Temporarily staying in a hotel paid for by self

Do you have a date you need to leave your current living situation? If so, when?

When will you be evicted?

How long has it been since you had stable housing?

Important Information we should know to help get you with housing:

What Happens Next:

General Information

Best Times to Schedule an call/assessment

Safety Measures

Housing Status