The Interagency Council on Homelessness guides the District’s policies and programs for meeting the needs of individuals and families who are experiencing or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. The ICH Full Council meets quarterly.
In 2019, the ICH is set to meet from 2 – 3:30 pm on the following dates:
The Housing Solutions Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for assessing the need for permanent housing resources and identifying gaps. In conjunction with the Strategic Planning Committee, the committee makes recommendations to funders on annual investment priorities. The committee serves as a formal link to broader affordable housing efforts in the community. Efforts include developing strategies to incentivize participation of landlords and developers.
The Landlord Engagement Work Group of the Interagency Council on Homelessness supports the Housing Solutions Committee. The goal of the Landlord Outreach Work Group is to expand the pool of existing housing opportunities and quicken the permanent housing process by strengthening relationships with landlords who are already renting to formerly homeless persons and by creating new opportunities for housing with landlords who are not currently engaged.
The Interagency Council on Homelessness guides the District’s policies and programs for meeting the needs of individuals and families who are experiencing or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. The ICH Full Council meets quarterly.
In 2018, the ICH is set to meet from 2 – 3:30 pm on the following dates:
The Emergency Response and Shelter Operations Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for monitoring shelter utilization and capacity. Annually, this committee develops a Winter Plan to ensure adequate shelter availability and services during the hypothermia season.
Additionally, this committee is responsible for coordinating outreach services across the community, establishing shelter safety and quality standards, responding to unanticipated problems or emergencies, and coordinating special efforts on shelter transformation.
The Strategic Planning Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for coordinating planning efforts. This includes the 5 year strategic plan, annual implementation work plans, any planning efforts on special populations and any system-level change efforts.
To join the mailing list for updates (including minutes, agenda, handouts and any changes to meeting details), see contact information below. Please be sure to indicate in the subject line of your email: Request to join mailing list for ICH Strategic Planning Committee.
The Youth Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is focused on implementing Solid Foundations DC: Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Homelessness. Comprised of advocates, community providers and implementing agencies, the Committee developed the data-driven plan based on annual youth census outcomes and the data captured by the coordinated entry system for unaccompanied youth.
The Emergency Response and Shelter Operations Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for monitoring shelter utilization and capacity. Annually, this committee develops a Winter Plan to ensure adequate shelter availability and services during the hypothermia season.
Additionally, this committee is responsible for coordinating outreach services across the community, establishing shelter safety and quality standards, responding to unanticipated problems or emergencies, and coordinating special efforts on shelter transformation.
The Youth Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is focused on implementing Solid Foundations DC: Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Homelessness. Comprised of advocates, community providers and implementing agencies, the Committee developed the data-driven plan based on annual youth census outcomes and the data captured by the coordinated entry system for unaccompanied youth.
The Strategic Planning Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for coordinating planning efforts. This includes the 5 year strategic plan, annual implementation work plans, any planning efforts on special populations and any system-level change efforts.
To join the mailing list for updates (including minutes, agenda, handouts and any changes to meeting details), see contact information below. Please be sure to indicate in the subject line of your email: Request to join mailing list for ICH Strategic Planning Committee.
