Tracking SOAR Outcomes
Tracking SOAR outcomes is a critical way to document successes and to target technical assistance needs. Using the SOAR Online Application Tracking (OAT) program, case workers can easily enter application outcome data and generate reports to use for local sustainability efforts.
Outcome Tracking
Tracking outcomes is important not only for supporting sustainability and expansion efforts, but for helping inform quality review and target technical assistance needs. Don’t forget to enter your application information into your state’s outcomes tracking program! Celebrate and share your successes with the SOAR TA Center to be featured in our eNewsletter.
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Outcome of application decisions |
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Application processing time |
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SOAR critical components used |
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Housing status at application and decision |
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Medicaid/Medicare and public assistance reimbursements |
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Special populations served (e.g. Veterans, transition age youth, justice-involved persons) |
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Online Application Tracking (OAT)
SOAR offers the Online Application Tracking (OAT) program free of charge. Using OAT will help you:
- Keep track of all SOAR-assisted applications in one, easy-to-use system.
- Record decisions on initial applications, reconsiderations, and ALJ hearings.
- Summarize outcomes in reports for use in sustainability efforts.
All data is located on a secure server and no personally identifiable information is collected. It takes 5 minutes or less to enter information on each application and the program is free to use!
Learn more about OAT and register
- Check with your State Team Lead or SOAR TA Center Liaison to see if OAT is being used in your area.
- Read the user guides on the OAT homepage.
- Once you complete the SOAR training, register for OAT.
If you have any questions about OAT, contact soaroat@prainc.com.
Other data tracking systems
Your state or locality may use alternative data tracking systems, such as HMIS (Homeless Management Information System). If this applies, it is important to obtain training in this system upon completion of the SOAR Online Course, so that outcomes are entered into the appropriate system in a timely manner.
National outcomes reporting
The SOAR TA Center collects and reports on national outcomes each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). See how your state compares to others and be counted! Make sure that you have entered your outcomes when you get the reminder email in early August. View the latest SOAR National Outcomes.
Details
- Type:
- Article
- Date:
- April, 2017
Other Details
- Topic
- OAT and Outcomes