The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and Baltimore’s Continuum of Care have launched a software tool where people experiencing homelessness can manage digital copies of vital documents like birth certificates and ID’s needed to obtain housing services.
My Digital Data Locker Baltimore went live this month. Clients of MOHS use the web-based platform with housing case managers and benefits program specialists. This streamlining and safeguarding of documents is expected to allow those experiencing homelessness to stay “document ready,” speeding up the process of getting housing through the city.
“Documents are frequently lost, stolen, or destroyed during a housing crisis. Now, by snapping a photo with a cell phone and uploading it to a secure account, these documents will be more easily maintained. Baltimore is proud to pilot this program,” Tisha Edwards, acting director of MOHS, said in a statement.
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