Bitfocus

Bitfocus is a system administration and software development firm focused on helping communities use data and technology to improve human services. Its flagship product, Clarity Human Services, is a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) that helps communities coordinate housing and support services. The platform brings together tools for mobile outreach, coordinated entry, case management, client engagement, inventory management, reporting, and data analysis. It also supports domestic violence services, with an emphasis on client safety and privacy.

Clarity helps agencies coordinate care, track client progress, manage housing availability, and measure community outcomes. Customizable workflows, integrated communication, automated alerts, and eligibility tools support day-to-day service delivery, while reporting features help organizations meet compliance requirements and communicate results to funders and policymakers.

Bitfocus also provides training and capacity building, system design and redesign, system health evaluation, data and reporting assistance, ongoing administration and support, and transition support. The company describes its approach as collaborative and grounded in experience with HMIS administration and homeless services.