2/13 Update: due to scheduling issues, instead of having our next meeting on February 22nd, we will be meeting on March 1st. Our March meeting will move from March 22nd to March 29th. So, two meetings in March instead of one in February.
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The Street Outreach Work Group of the Interagency Council on Homelessness supports the Emergency Response and Shelter Operations Committee by coordinating street outreach services across the community.
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The Executive Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness establishes the annual agenda and determines the issues that are presented to the Full Council for discussion/resolution. Additionally, the Executive Committee ensures coordination among the standing committees of the ICH and addresses critical items that need resolution between Full Council meetings.
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 Singles Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement (CAHP) Work Group supports the Strategic Planning Committee by implementing the initiative to end chronic homelessness in the District.
Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement (CAHP or also known as Coordinated Entry) is the process for implementing a “no wrong door” approach by creating standardized access (including assessment, referral, and placement) to permanent housing resources.
The Youth Work Group 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 Work Group developed the data-driven plan based on annual youth census outcomes and the data captured by the coordinated entry system for unaccompanied youth.
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 Shelter Capacity Monitoring Work Group of the Interagency Council on Homelessness supports the Emergency Response and Shelter Operations Committee by monitoring system utilization and capacity to inform planning and budgeting as well as special efforts on shelter transformation.
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The Tenant Barriers Work Group of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for developing strategies efforts to reduce barriers for clients related to accessing rental housing, including credit, rental or criminal histories
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