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a full implementation of a Coordinated Entry System (CES). The work began in April 2017 with the implementation of the CES for families — housing families based on their vulnerability score. In October 2017, the County implemented its CES for singles and before the deadline of February 2018, the County incorporated the CES for Veterans, victims of Domestic Violence and Youths. The CIES program provides housing opportunities for individuals based on an agreed upon priority listing and works to place individuals in housing programs that best meets their needs. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The County has partnered with several non-profit organizations and government agencies to help low- income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless. The County is a coordinator of the Ho'owaiwai Network, which is a network of community and government agencies who meet monthly to collaborate on various projects that help individuals and families attain economic self-sufficiency. Agencies that attend the monthly meetings include the Hawaii Community College, Hawaii Island HIV and Aids Foundation, State of Hawaii — MedQuest, Parents Inc., Office of Housing and Community Development, Lions Club, United Health Care, Bayada Inc., Hui Ho'omalu (Foster Care Program), EPIC Ohana, Kuikahi Mediation, EdAdvance, Legal Aid Society and Project Vision Hawaii, HOPE Services Hawaii, Catholic Charities, Hawaiian Community Assets, Neighborhood Place of Puna, North Hawaii Education & Research Center. Collaborations amongst partners included the Tropic Care Event in Keaau, monthly Food Distributions in Ocean View, Nanawale and Volcano, Hamakua-Kohala Wellness Fair, Kupuna Food Pantry and Kuikahi Mediation Training sessions. The County continues to work with Hawaiian Community Assets and Hawaii Homeownership Center which provides free financial literacy and education workshops at various locations on the island of Hawaii. Both agencies conduct free education classes at the Existing Housing Division conference room and at the West Hawaii Civic Center. In addition, Hawaiian Community Assets provide on-site free financial counseling at the Na Kahua 0 Ulu In November 2017, HOPE Services Hawaii coordinated and hosted the Annual Homeless Luncheon & Resource Fair in Hilo and Kona. The event provided lunch or dinner and access to a multitude of resources and services available for the homeless and at -risk of homeless community. The event was well attended. The annual event is in its planning stages for 2018. The County continues to administer the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program. The TBRA program provides preference consideration for Section 8 program applicants who have an immediate CAPER 20 OMB Control No; 2506M117 (exp. 06/30/201.81