Welcome!

Hello LA-506,

Welcome to September!



The weather may not know it's fall yet, but you can feel the change in the air. Like the seasons, our newsletter has a fresh new look, and we're getting ready for a great fall with some big changes to increase efficiency and make sure you have everything you need.

The New Support Portal

First up is our newly revamped Support Portal. We've made big changes to this to help you get what you need faster. This is now the best way to get assistance, and the step you should take before emailing or calling anyone individually. You can access it directly on our website by clicking the Support Portal link or by saving this direct link. We know this is a shift in how we've done things, but we're here to help you get acclimated.

New Dashboards and Data Standards

Our team is working in the background to bring you new dashboards soon. These will give you an even clearer picture of your data.

Speaking of data, reviewing it is how we all stay ahead of the game, and we're making sure we're ready for what's coming. Starting in October 2025, our Data Standards are changing. Expect to see some updates and new information coming soon. Everyone will also go through a recertification process to ensure you have all the latest information.

Data Literacy Training Series

Don't miss out on the Data Literacy Training Series, open to everyone in the non-profit sector. If you're interested in the first session on Non-Profit Impact, be sure to register.

We look forward to a successful and productive fall!

Warmly, The LA-506 Team

Important update regarding the upcoming 2026 HMIS Data Standards. Typically, HUD releases these standards well before the October 1st effective date, giving us time to prepare our system and provide training. However, the final 2026 standards and implementation guidance have not yet been released.

What This Means for You

Submit Reports Early

To avoid complications from future system changes, we strongly encourage you to submit any reports due around October 1st as early as possible. This includes:

• Annual Performance Reports (APR)
• Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR)
• PATH Annual Reports
• Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Reports
• VA Repository Reports

Training and Support Timeline

Due to the delay, our ability to offer training or technical support before October 1st will be limited. As soon as the new standards are published, we will begin creating training and support materials. We're committed to making sure our community is well-supported throughout this transition and will share updates as soon as they become available.

Keep an eye out for our new Data Quality Reports coming soon! We're rolling these out to help you stay ahead of the game. Thoroughly reviewing these reports is critical, as it ensures the integrity of our collective data and helps us all maintain the highest standards in our work.