Upcoming HPSC Meetings & Events:
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Are you homeless and in need of help?
View the HHS Online Resource Guide or call 415-473-HOME.
HPSC News
2024 Continuum of Care Funding Competition
Are you interested in applying for federal homeless funding? The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2024 Continuum of Care Program Competition was released on July 31, 2024. The Local Competition Public Solicitation for Project Applications provides the overall timeline and available funding for this funding opportunity. For details about the CoC competition and information for accessing this funding opportunity please see the 2024 CoC NOFO Summary.
A CoC Competition Technical Assistance Workshop for all interested parties will be held on Thursday, August 22, from 11:30am - 1:00pm via Zoom meeting. Attendance is required for renewal and new project applicants applying for funding in this year's CoC competition. Register here.
Marin Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) Seeking Members
Marin County has recently started a Lived Experience Advisory Board and is seeking folks with current or past experience of homelessness to share their experiences and knowledge to make recommendations for systemic improvement and participate in the homelessness system decision-making process. If you are interested please fill out the application and email it to marin@homebaseccc.org.
What is the Homeless Policy Steering Committee?
The Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) develops long-term strategic plans and facilitates year-round efforts to identify the needs of homeless individuals and families in Marin. The Steering Committee also provides opportunities for leadership and coordination for Marin’s county-wide response to homelessness.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Involving key local stakeholders in establishing a community-wide response to the complex problem of homelessness.
- Analyzing relevant data to identify the most effective mix of homeless services and housing for Marin.
- Setting priorities for programs and designing evaluation processes.
- Providing final approval for the Marin Continuum of Care application submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Overseeing implementation of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH) at a local level.
- Oversight of the CoC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Monitoring implementation of the CoC’s 10 Year Plan
How to Join:
The HPSC is open to all interested parties. To join the HPSC announcements mailing list, send a blank email to marin-hpsc+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Staffing:
The HPSC is staffed by the Department of Health & Human Services and is chaired by representatives of the Board of Supervisors.
Contact: Nikolas Brady, Program Coordinator
nikolas.brady@marincounty.gov
Administered By:
- Marin County Health and Human Services
