In a PSH project, which data element must begin on the Move-In Date?

• A. Housed with... service
• B. Move-In Date
• C. End Date
• D. Current Living Situation assessment

Answer: (A)

In PSH data collection, the housing arrangement tied to the placement is recorded as a service that begins when the client actually moves into the housing. The Move-In Date marks the start of the housing episode, so the data element that captures “who the client is housed with” must start on that same date. This alignment ensures the client’s occupancy, housing source, and related supports are accurately reflected from the moment they enter PSH, which is essential for correct reporting and service tracking.

End Date belongs to the conclusion of that housing episode, so it comes later. The Move-In Date itself is the anchor date for the housing episode, not a service start. The Current Living Situation assessment is a separate data point that can be updated over time and does not inherently have to begin on the Move-In Date.