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What are Continuums of Care?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Collaborating for a Future without Homelessness: The Power of Continuums of Care (CoCs)<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Continuum of Care in Union County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Continuums of Care (CoCs) are collaborative planning bodies that coordinate and deliver housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness. CoCs were established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 1990s to bring together local stakeholders, including housing providers, social service agencies, and government agencies, to plan and implement a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CoCs are typically composed of representatives from organizations and agencies that provide services to people experiencing homelessness, including homeless shelters, outreach programs, mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, and supportive housing providers. CoCs are responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan for addressing homelessness in their community, including coordinating the delivery of housing and supportive services, conducting a Point-in-Time count of people experiencing homelessness, and applying for funding from HUD and other sources to support homelessness prevention and response efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CoCs play a critical role in efforts to address homelessness in the United States. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and resources to create a coordinated and effective system for delivering housing and supportive services, CoCs can help ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness receive the support they need to achieve and maintain stable housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The purpose of the Union County Continuum of Care (CoC) is to provide a leadership role in local planning and coordination to prevent, address, and ultimately eliminate homelessness in Union County, while effectively implementing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s (HUD) Continuum of Care program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Union County CoC works to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n