The new and improved VI-SPDAT 2.0 is a recent version upgrade and organizations across Connecticut have adopted these changes for their service intake. This training is intended to prepare providers and organizations to adapt to the changes and improve overall use of this prioritization and data collection tool. The VI-SPDAT 2.0, Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool, developed by OrgCode and Community Solutions, was incorporated into CT HMIS this April. The new version is shorter, only an average of 7 minutes for individuals and 9 minutes for families, and incorporates the feedback & experiences of over 400 people with lived experiences, 100 frontline staff, as well as experts in abuse and trauma. We are confident that these are the right questions, but we need your help to make sure they are administered in the right way. The more accurate and consistent the results, the better we serve our homeless population throughout the state.
CCEH is hosting a trainings this April to help assure that the tool is being administered consistently across the system. Come in for a training so we can improve the way we collect data and serve our clients.
Agencies should send agency director, program management, front-line staff, and those interested in training others.