Data Elements: R11 Formerly a Ward of Child Welfare/Foster Care Agency
Data Element
R11 Formerly a Ward of Child Welfare/Foster Care Agency is self-reported by client (Head of Household and Adults). The purpose is to identify clients with child welfare or foster care histories.
Data Element Type
R11 Formerly a Ward of Child Welfare/Foster Care Agency is a Runway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Specific Data Element and collection is required for all project types except for Street Outreach.
Collection Point
Project Start for Head of Household and Adults.
Why It Matters
This helps to identify clients with child welfare or foster care histories which supports local system planning and understanding of who is experiencing homelessness
Data Quality
How to correct: Enter value, if known on Project Start Assessment.