overview of point in time activity
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WHAT
A Point-In-Time, or PIT, count is a statistically reliable, unduplicated count of people experiencing homelessness during a designated one-night period. Wisconsin conducts this count twice per year. WHEN
WHY A PIT is intended to capture a minimum amount of information on the homeless population in order to create a “snapshot” of what homelessness looks like in a neighborhood, city, or state. The data collected through the Point-in-Time process is reported in the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) that is provided to the U.S. Congress. Homeless information is also reported to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and is utilized to develop the Housing Inventory Chart for the Balance of State Continuum of Care. WHO This count is intended to include persons that are homeless and are living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, safe havens for the homeless, domestic violence shelters, or who are unsheltered living on the streets or any other place not mean for human habitation. WHERE All across the state of Wisconsin and across the country, the Point in Time is conducted, by volunteers. |
Documents
(1) PIT changes for 2024 – Coming Soon
(2) 2024 Unsheltered Observation PIT form- updates coming soon
(3) Unsheltered PIT survey -with instructions for the WI Balance of State.
(4) Unsheltered PIT survey short version
Remember, this is the document that must be completed during the overnight street/known location count AND during the service based post-count.
(5) PIT volunteer mileage in-kind form (paper version)
(6) PIT volunteer time in-kind form (paper version)
(7) HIC- Housing Inventory Chart Change Form
(2) 2024 Unsheltered Observation PIT form- updates coming soon
(3) Unsheltered PIT survey -with instructions for the WI Balance of State.
(4) Unsheltered PIT survey short version
Remember, this is the document that must be completed during the overnight street/known location count AND during the service based post-count.
(5) PIT volunteer mileage in-kind form (paper version)
(6) PIT volunteer time in-kind form (paper version)
(7) HIC- Housing Inventory Chart Change Form
training
WI BOS and ICA staff have completed accessible PIT trainings though a series called PIT Planning and Process. There are 3 trainings in the series. These trainings are required for any new PIT Leads.
Point-in-Time Training Series
PIT Process & Planning, Session 1
This webinar goes over the nuts and bolts of PIT methodology and any changes that have occurred with the process. Things that are covered include planning, such as who should participate, when should you go out, where should you go, how to count, changes to the survey forms, etc. Topics like after hours plan, the role of the SSO and importance of match collection are also covered.
To watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1263620755666307084
Resources
PIT Training #1 Slide Deck
COVID Safety Measures
PIT 2022 Instructions
HMIS & PIT Data, Session 2 *includes staff from ICA
This webinar is about all things PIT and HMIS. ICA staff review how to run reports in Clarity, collect data and how to clean up common errors.
To watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/130870891341155330
Resources
BOS PIT Training HMIS Resources
Putting it all Together, Session 3
This looks at the Non-HMIS form, Deduplication Chart, HMIS data and Post PIT survey and how it all fits together. To watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/698230986075659267
Resources
PIT Training #3 Slide Deck
Community Partner and Post PIT Survey
This training covers everything you need to know about the Post PIT Count such as what it is, who should be included, how to do the count, how to determine if someone is homeless if they are sleeping in ambiguous sleeping locations, and the PIT surveys. This is a good webinar to share with partners outside of the homeless services system to expand your Post PIT count. Click here to watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3381271358230019329
Resources
Community Partner and Post PIT County Slide Deck
The following 2 Trainings are also REQUIRED for new PIT Leads.
Non-HMIS, Deduplication and Observation Only Forms refresher + New process!
This training is a refresher about common missing information on the Non-HMIS form and a few changes to the Deduplication Chart and the Observation Only Form process. Click here to watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/177556167172422231
Housing Inventory Chart (HIC) Training
This training goes through the HIC in detail. There is also a HIC Guide that is included with this training. Click here to watch the recording: attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8306358881110633565
**NEW in 2024** WI BOS HIC Guide
archived PIT training information
The required 2017 trainings are valid for the process to be used for 2019 counts. Another training following the count will be announced soon and posted here on this page.
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Point-in-Time Training #1 *This is required for all PIT LEADS
January 4th, 2017 1-3 pm The focus of this training will be on the organization of the PIT count, the requirements of the PIT count, the purpose of the PIT count, the HIC, etc. There will be some results shared from the last several Point-in-Times, etc. If you have members of the local continua that struggle with the count or the reasons behind doing a count, this would be a good training for them to hear – whether live or watch the recording. We will go over what data needs to be collected during the sheltered and unsheltered PIT count for both HMIS and non-HMIS agencies. |
Use the red button to view the recorded training. Your viewing will be recorded by completing the short name form that appears after clicking on the button. Enjoy!
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Point-in-Time: Non HMIS Data Collection 2017
Jan 16, 2017 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The focus of this training will be on the non-HMIS data collection for the Point-in-Time (PIT). This will include the requirements for a sheltered and unsheltered count, as well as the service based post-PIT count. This training is highly recommended for anyone that participates in the PIT count but does not use Service Point. |
Use the red button to view the recorded training. Your viewing will be recorded by completing the short name form that appears after clicking on the button. Enjoy!
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Putting it All Together
The recorded webinar and support files below will help round out your knowledge as the PIT Lead for your COC area. Please access these files after viewing the above 2017 PIT Lead Training. |
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deadlines
Point in Time Leads should follow the deadlines for the submission of data by sending data to Carrie Poser at wiboscoc@gmail.com
final data
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2018 Totals
2017 Totals
2015 Summary
2014 Summary
2013 Totals
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