The Youth Committee of the ICH 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. A few initiatives underway to implement Solid Foundations DC include comprehensive street outreach programs, and a pilot transitional housing programs for specific populations of focus.

The Housing Solutions Committee of the ICH is responsible for assessing the need for permanent housing resources and identifying gaps. Efforts include developing strategies to incentivize the participation of landlords and developers.

A Landlord Advisory Group (LAG) limited in participation to committed landlord partners convenes monthly under the auspices of the Housing Solutions Committee.

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The Housing Solutions Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for assessing the need for permanent housing resources and identifying gaps. Efforts include developing strategies to incentivize the participation of landlords and developers.

On April 04, the Housing Solutions Committee meeting will be focused on Planning for Recovery Funds.  The meeting is virtual.  The Webex details are as follows:

The Emergency Response and Shelter Operations (ERSO) Committee of the Interagency Council on Homelessness is responsible for developing an annual Winter Plan to ensure adequate shelter availability and services during the hypothermia season.

Additionally, this committee is responsible for monitoring shelter utilization and capacity, establishing shelter safety and quality standards, coordinating special efforts on shelter transformation, coordinating outreach services across the community, and responding to unanticipated problems or emergencies.