The expected benefits of the HMIS are:

For the Client -- Improved coordination of care and services; improved knowledge about services and beds available; potential linkage to other service delivery systems in the future; reduced duplication of information gathering/sharing, protection of client confidentiality.

For the Provider Who Participates in the HMIS -- Automated reporting; reduction in number of reports produced; improved internal and external data; improved ability to serve clients; automated information for management and case managers; improved client tracking; potential to streamline referral processes; potential for strengthened partnerships through participation; meet HUD reporting requirements.

For the Continuum of Care -- Improved information about system and system needs for funding, decision-making and policy; improve information for the Arizona Balance of State Continuum of Care Exhibit 1 application to HUD and other funding applications; improved ability to identify and quantify gaps in the system; credibility; potential for strengthened partnership among components of the community system.

For HUD and Other Funders -- Improved information about system and system needs for funding, decision-making and policy.  Ability to gather data about homelessness nationwide for reporting to Congress.