Reporting Transitional Housing Vacancies

Transitional Housing Providers can use the link about to report openings for your Project to CAM.

Requests for Security Deposit for Housing Choice Voucher
Shelter and Transitional Housing providers may complete this form to request assistance with a security deposit for clients currently in their shelter or TH program.  In order to qualify for a security deposit, the client must have completed the briefing with MSHDA and identified a unit that has passed the HQS inspection (please do not submit this form until these activities are completed).  Please note: Availability of funds for security deposits is driven by Rapid Re-Housing providers, and there is no guarantee funds will be available for every client.

Client Documents

CAM SPDAT PreScreen and Consumer Acknowledgement
Facesheet containing consumer information related to the SPDAT assessment. The consumer acknowledgement, which must be reviewed and signed, is also included.

Consumer General Checklist
Form contains fields to input consumer information; outlines documents the consumer will need in the process; and provides guidance on CAM process for the consumer.

HCV Client Information and FAQ
This sheet is useful for consumers to review. It provides information about the HCV program, including a timeline of the process; steps to complete a MSHDA account; and information on recertifying.

Consumer Important Guidance
This document can be given to any consumer navigating the CAM process. It provides important contact information and sets expectations as the process goes forward.

VI-SPDAT Forms

Family VI-SPDAT
SPDAT assessment containing questions to be asked of family consumers. Score will determine consumer’s vulnerability index.

Single VI-SPDAT
SPDAT assessment containing questions to be asked of single consumers. Score will determine consumer’s vulnerability index.

Detroit Release of Information
Form outlining why the CAM needs certain consumer information, as well as how the sharing plan allows multiple agencies to view said information to help the consumer. Consumer rights must be read and initialed. Additional sharing plans are included on pages 4 and 5.

Verification Forms

Emergency Shelter Letter
Form to be completed by shelter staff verifying that consumer is residing in an emergency shelter.

Transitional Housing Letter
Form to be completed by agency staff verifying that consumer is in a transitional housing program.

Reference Documents

CAM Transitional Housing Coordination
Document outlining the process of CAM Coordination. This begins with administering the VI-SPDAT and referring a client based on their score.

Making a Referral to CAM from Shelter
Step-by-step guide detailing how shelter staff can make referrals to CAM in HMIS.

Tracking Log
Spreadsheet tracking prescreens for single and family consumers.

Housing Resource List
Comprehensive list of housing resources in Detroit.

VI-SPDAT & VI-SPDAT Training