Coordinated Entry - FIELDS of Green County

What is Coordinated Entry?

Coordinated Entry (CE) is a comprehensive system designed to create a more equitable and streamlined process for connecting and allocating our community's limited homeless-related resources. Through Coordinated Entry, households in need of assistance are identified, assessed, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs.

No Wrong Door Approach

No matter where you seek help in Green County, you'll be connected to the right resources. The Coordinated Entry system ensures that anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness receives a coordinated, person-centered response.

How Coordinated Entry Works

1. Access & Identification

Contact any participating agency or call our Housing Intake Line. You'll be connected to a trained professional who can assess your situation and needs.

2. Assessment

Complete a standardized assessment that evaluates your housing situation, barriers, and needs. This helps prioritize assistance based on vulnerability and need.

3. Prioritization & Matching

Based on your assessment, you'll be prioritized for available resources and matched with the most appropriate housing intervention and support services.

4. Referral & Connection

Receive referrals to housing programs, emergency shelter, and support services that best meet your individual needs and circumstances.

5. Housing Placement

Work with case managers to secure housing and access supportive services that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

6. Follow-Up

Receive ongoing support and follow-up services to ensure housing stability and connection to community resources.

Benefits of Coordinated Entry

Ensures fair and equitable access to housing resources
Prioritizes assistance for those most vulnerable and in need
Reduces duplication and streamlines the help-seeking process
Connects people to the right resources faster
Creates a unified, community-wide response to homelessness
Maximizes the impact of limited housing resources
Provides person-centered, individualized support

Who Can Access Coordinated Entry?

Coordinated Entry is available to all individuals and families in Green County who are:

Currently experiencing homelessness (living on the streets, in shelter, or in places not meant for human habitation)
At imminent risk of homelessness (about to lose housing within 14 days)
Fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking
Transitioning from institutions (jail, hospital, treatment facilities) with nowhere to go
Living in unstable or temporary situations

Need Housing Assistance?

Call our Housing Intake Line to access Coordinated Entry services. Our trained staff will guide you through the process and connect you to appropriate resources.

Call (608) 328-9640

Community Partners

Coordinated Entry is a collaborative effort involving multiple agencies across Green County. When you contact any of our partner organizations, you'll be connected to the same coordinated system of care, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive response to your housing needs.