--- title: How To Create a New Program description: Create programs to organize clients by services, track participation, and support structured reporting across your organization. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-new-program#main-content) [![cominghome-logo-horizontal-dark](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/cominghome-logo-horizontal-dark.png?width=208&height=32&name=cominghome-logo-horizontal-dark.png)](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Coming Home Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Programs](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/programs?hsLang=en) # How To Create a New Program ## Learn how to create a program to organize clients by services, improve visibility, and structure your organization’s caseload. Programs provide a structured way to classify and organize clients based on the services, therapies, or curricula they receive. This improves visibility, consistency, and navigation across teams. #### **Who can use this feature** - **Organization Administrators only** Full access to create and manage programs Team Members, Interns, and Law Enforcement/Advocates do not have permission to create programs.   ### How to create a new program #### **Step 1: Go to Programs** From the left-hand sidebar, click **Programs**. ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-21-15-4426-PM.png?width=176&height=311&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-21-15-4426-PM.png) #### **Step 2: Click “Add Program”** Select the **Add Program** button in the upper right corner. ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-21-57-6275-PM.png?width=432&height=130&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-21-57-6275-PM.png)   #### **Step 3: Enter program details** Fill in the required fields: - **Program Name** - **Start Date** (when the program began) - **End Date** (optional for ongoing programs) ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-22-35-2214-PM.png?width=523&height=206&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-22-35-2214-PM.png)   #### **Step 4: Complete HMIS fields (recommended)** The HMIS section includes standardized fields used for reporting and compliance. **We recommend completing these fields even if you do not report under HMIS**, as they support structured tracking and analysis. ##### **Program Type** Defines the official category of the program (e.g. Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing). Helps ensure accurate reporting and classification. ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-23-21-1084-PM.png?width=670&height=221&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-23-21-1084-PM.png) ##### **Funding Source(s)** Identifies the funding streams supporting the program. Supports accountability and alignment between services and funding.   ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-24-09-9871-PM.png?width=670&height=99&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-24-09-9871-PM.png) ##### **Why this section matters** - Supports HMIS and grant reporting - Ensures data consistency across systems - Helps with audits, compliance, and outcome tracking   #### **Step 5: Create the program** Click **Create Program** to save. ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-25-28-9492-PM.png?width=252&height=90&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-25-28-9492-PM.png) #### **Step 6: Confirm your program** Return to the **Programs** tab to verify that your new program appears in the dashboard. ![](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-26-03-4665-PM.png?width=670&height=237&name=undefined-Apr-06-2026-03-26-03-4665-PM.png) #### **Tips / Best practices** - Use clear, consistent naming for programs - Complete HMIS fields whenever possible for better reporting - Create programs before enrolling clients to ensure proper organization #### **Summary** Creating programs allows you to structure your services, organize clients, and maintain clear visibility across your organization.   #### **Related Articles** - [Overview of Programs](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/overview-of-programs?hsLang=en) - [How to enroll a client in a program](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/how-to-enroll-a-client-in-a-program?hsLang=en) - [How to view enrolled programs for a client](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/how-to-view-enrolled-programs-for-a-client?hsLang=en) - [How to use assessments at the program level](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/how-to-use-assessments-at-the-program-level?hsLang=en) - [Overview of the client toolkit](https://knowledge.cominghome.ai/en/knowledge-base/overview-of-the-client-toolkit?hsLang=en)   --- ### Need more help? 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