CLIENT DATA PRIVACY NOTICE:
This agency collects personal information from the clients that we serve and enters this information into HMIS, the Homeless Management Information System. HMIS is a web-based information management system used by many social service agencies across the state of Arkansas. For many agencies in Arkansas, the use of a homeless management information system (HMIS) is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive funding to provide services for homeless and near homeless individuals and their families. This requirement was established in order to get a more accurate count of individuals and families who are homeless. The HMIS system also allows our agency to more effectively serve our clients. We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate. The collection and use of all personal information is guided by strict standards of confidentiality and security. You do not have to provide your personal information, but without your information, we may not be able to provide services to you. You have a right to review the personal information that we have about you. If you find any mistakes, you can ask us to correct them. Please tell our staff if you have any questions.