ACT's Homelessness Services department provides crucial support to the housing and homeless services sector in Connecticut. Our programs include financial assistance for unhoused families and individuals; administration of Connecticut's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); a collaborative online learning platform offering professional development for housing providers; and support for Connecticut's annual Point-in-Time Count of unhoused persons.
Rapid Re-Housing
"Housing First" financial assistance aimed at returning people to housing as quickly as possible.
HMIS
Database system that collects and tracks services to those who are at-risk and/or homeless.
Housing Academy
A collaborative online learning platform offering professional development for housing providers.
HIC/PIT
Annual Housing Inventory / Point in Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in Connecticut.