Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- November 2025
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Modern Day Conflict Resolution
Join the CoC for a virtual training focused on modern-day, internal and external issues people encounter in their work. The focus will be on identifying communication barriers, dealing with difficult people, and understanding the importance of de-escalation and strategies to resolve conflict.
Your participation is crucial to our collective success, and seating is limited. Use the links below to see more information and register today. Please feel free to share this with other staff at your organization that you would like to attend.
Register now for Wednesday, November 5 from 11 am-12:30 pm
Important registration considerations:
Training is intended for IA Balance of State CoC serving partners.
It is not required that individuals have attended prior Iman Consulting training topics.
Each session is 90-minutes and held on Teams.
Please no conference room registrations meaning only one person attending per sign-in.
Please do not forward your approved invitation or meeting link to additional attendees.
Sessions are interactive so we will need your cameras on please. Come as you are, no judgement in how you present yourself.
Seats are limited.
CoC Impact Task Group - November 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
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https://meet.goto.com/944752653
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Data/HMIS and Strategic Planning Task Group November 2025
Merged Data/HMIS and SP Task Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool Training
As part of the upcoming rollout of the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool on January 1, 2026, all staff who conduct Coordinated Entry (CE) intakes and assessments—whether online or on paper—are required to complete training on how to administer the new assessment with clients.
Please note that this requirement applies only to agencies within the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and does not impact Polk, Pottawattamie, or Woodbury Counties.
Click here to register for this event.
This training provides an overview and hands-on practice for using the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Tool, designed to help staff make informed, person-centered housing referrals within the Coordinated Entry System.
The session will cover:
The purpose and goals of the MAP Tool within Coordinated Entry.
Step-by-step guidance for completing the tool and documenting placement decisions.
Best practices for collaboration, transparency, and maintaining participant choice.
This training is required for all staff conducting Coordinated Entry Intakes and Assessments with clients in the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care.
Certificates of completion will be emailed out to those in attendance. To ensure you receive a certificate, please join on your own device, rather than have multiple staff view the training together.
Multiple sessions will be offered of the same training, and staff only need to attend one session.
Street Outreach Collaboration- November 2025
Street Outreach Collaboration
Focused on collaboration in providing street outreach services across the CoC. CoC, ESG, and other funded Street Outreach partners are welcome to attend.
Meeting Information:
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/714218805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805
Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool Training
As part of the upcoming rollout of the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool on January 1, 2026, all staff who conduct Coordinated Entry (CE) intakes and assessments—whether online or on paper—are required to complete training on how to administer the new assessment with clients.
Please note that this requirement applies only to agencies within the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and does not impact Polk, Pottawattamie, or Woodbury Counties.
Click here to register for this event.
This training provides an overview and hands-on practice for using the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Tool, designed to help staff make informed, person-centered housing referrals within the Coordinated Entry System.
The session will cover:
The purpose and goals of the MAP Tool within Coordinated Entry.
Step-by-step guidance for completing the tool and documenting placement decisions.
Best practices for collaboration, transparency, and maintaining participant choice.
This training is required for all staff conducting Coordinated Entry Intakes and Assessments with clients in the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care.
Certificates of completion will be emailed out to those in attendance. To ensure you receive a certificate, please join on your own device, rather than have multiple staff view the training together.
Multiple sessions will be offered of the same training, and staff only need to attend one session.
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - November 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: 125 S. 3rd Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Modern Day Conflict Resolution
Join the CoC for a virtual training focused on modern-day, internal and external issues people encounter in their work. The focus will be on identifying communication barriers, dealing with difficult people, and understanding the importance of de-escalation and strategies to resolve conflict.
Your participation is crucial to our collective success, and seating is limited. Use the links below to see more information and register today. Please feel free to share this with other staff at your organization that you would like to attend.
Register now for Thursday, November 13 from 11 am-12:30 pm
Important registration considerations:
Training is intended for IA Balance of State CoC serving partners.
It is not required that individuals have attended prior Iman Consulting training topics.
Each session is 90-minutes and held on Teams.
Please no conference room registrations meaning only one person attending per sign-in.
Please do not forward your approved invitation or meeting link to additional attendees.
Sessions are interactive so we will need your cameras on please. Come as you are, no judgement in how you present yourself.
Seats are limited.
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- November 2025
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- November 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
CoC Networking- Access to Healthcare
Join us on Wednesday, November 19th from 9:30-11 AM for the Virtual CoC Networking Forum focused on access to healthcare specifically working with people experiencing homelessness.
The overall presentation will share how housing providers and health providers are engaging to serve people experiencing homelessness, successes seen in these partnerships, barriers overcome or still occurring today, funding utilized, and the best way to try to connect with local healthcare services.
Presenters include:
Jeremy Mask, Iowa Primary Care Association
Abbey Ferenzi, Iowa Primary Care Association
Lauren Wise, Eastern Iowa Health Center
Dr. Magdalena Maginot, University of Iowa
These meetings will NOT be recorded, and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Add this event to your calendar and use the call in information below for the day of the forum.
CoC Networking Forum
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https://meet.goto.com/249105781
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Access Code: 249-105-781
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - November 2025 - Iowa City
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. 1st Ave: 2nd Floor, Iowa City, IA 52240
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - November 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- December 2025
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
CoC Impact Task Group - December 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
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Data/HMIS and Strategic Planning Task Group December 2025
Merged Data/HMIS and SP Task Group
Agenda
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - December 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: 125 S. 3rd Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- December 2025
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- December 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - December 2025 - Iowa City
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. 1st Ave: 2nd Floor, Iowa City, IA 52240
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - December 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - October 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person: Marshalltown Public Library (105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown, Iowa)
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Agenda Highlights
1. Welcome & Introductions
Quick round of welcomes, purpose reminder, and group agreements for how we meet together.
2. OctemberFest Recap
Youth reflect on the community outreach event — what went well, what we learned, and next steps for engagement.
3. Youth Data Collab Overview
What data HUD collects through YHDP projects
How to read charts, trends, and local impact stories
Ways to turn numbers into advocacy
Invite: The next Collab session is Nov 24 @ 3 PM — paid at $20/hour. Please Sign up.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdeCurT4tHNQsY8Ygmu256GwfeH-FFBYx#/registration
4. W-9 & Compensation Updates https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Facilitator reviews the compensation process and W-9 guidance for youth participants.
4.5. TA Visit Update
Update on TA Visit
5. Planning Next Steps
Review key actions, confirm Data Collab interest, and discuss focus topics for November’s meeting.
6. Reflection & Close
Youth close with one-word reflections and gratitude.
After-Meeting Resources
Onboarding & Applications: https://forms.gle/8YLAo7ew1y4PGjw89
Compensation Form: Complete Here
Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool Training
As part of the upcoming rollout of the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Assessment Tool on January 1, 2026, all staff who conduct Coordinated Entry (CE) intakes and assessments—whether online or on paper—are required to complete training on how to administer the new assessment with clients.
Please note that this requirement applies only to agencies within the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and does not impact Polk, Pottawattamie, or Woodbury Counties.
Click here to register for this event.
This training provides an overview and hands-on practice for using the Matching for Appropriate Placement (MAP) Tool, designed to help staff make informed, person-centered housing referrals within the Coordinated Entry System.
The session will cover:
The purpose and goals of the MAP Tool within Coordinated Entry.
Step-by-step guidance for completing the tool and documenting placement decisions.
Best practices for collaboration, transparency, and maintaining participant choice.
This training is required for all staff conducting Coordinated Entry Intakes and Assessments with clients in the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care.
Certificates of completion will be emailed out to those in attendance. To ensure you receive a certificate, please join on your own device, rather than have multiple staff view the training together.
Multiple sessions will be offered of the same training, and staff only need to attend one session.
Data/HMIS Task Group - October 2025
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- October 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
CSR Binder
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - October 2025 - Iowa City
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: Eastdale Plaza, 1700 S. 1st Ave: 2nd Floor, Iowa City, IA 52240
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Equal Access Training
Join the Institute for Community Alliances in welcoming Caitlyn Kupka and Alyssa Trapp with Friends of the Family to talk about Equal Access.
This training can be used towards your Coordinated Entry Certified Assessor renewal in the fall and meets the requirements of completing Equal Access training once every three years. All are welcome to attend any of these training sessions, so please forward this information to your peers and other partners in your work.
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- October 2025
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - October 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
In-Person Location: 125 S. 3rd Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- October 2025
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
CoC Impact Task Group - October 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
Agenda
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Strategic Planning Task Group- October 2025
The Strategic Planning group assists the board with its responsibilities for the mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Purpose Statement: The Strategic Planning Task Group leads the board's strategic initiatives to end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC Strategic Planning Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/988619397
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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Coordinated Entry Diversion Training
Join the Institute for Community Alliances in welcoming Kelsey Culver with the Iowa Balance of State CoC to talk about Coordinated Entry Diversion. This training will go over the basics of diversion specific to the Coordinated Entry System, and how to best assist clients is gaining stability outside of the system.
This training is a required topic for all staff completing Coordinated Entry Intakes and Assessments either on paper or in the database. If you have completed diversion training already this calendar year, you are not required to attend. All are welcome to attend any of these training sessions, so please forward this information to your peers and other partners in your work.
Data/HMIS Task Group - September 2025
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - September 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Marshalltown Public Library (105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown, Iowa)
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- September 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
See the agenda here.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- September 2025
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
CoC Impact Task Group - September 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
Agenda
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Strategic Planning Task Group- September 2025
Agenda for the September 2025 Strategic Planning Task Group
The Strategic Planning group assists the board with its responsibilities for the mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Purpose Statement: The Strategic Planning Task Group leads the board's strategic initiatives to end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC Strategic Planning Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/988619397
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - September 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa)
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Street Outreach Collaboration- September 2025
Street Outreach Collaboration
Focused on collaboration in providing street outreach services across the CoC. CoC, ESG, and other funded Street Outreach partners are welcome to attend.
Meeting Information:
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/714218805
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United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- September 2025
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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Trauma Informed Care Training
Join the Institute for Community Alliances in welcoming Jennifer Jackson with Heartland Counseling Services to talk about Trauma Informed Care. This Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) session is based on a strengths-based approach that acknowledges the physical, psychological, and emotional impact of trauma on people's lives. The TIC session aims to create a safe environment for survivors and to help people rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
This training can be used towards your Coordinated Entry Certified Assessor renewal in the fall and meets the requirements of completing Trauma Informed Care training once every three years. All are welcome to attend any of these training sessions, so please forward this information to your peers and other partners in your work.
Data/HMIS Task Group - August 2025
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Agenda
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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YHDP Listening Session
YHDP Listening Session
This is your chance to share wins, challenges, and those “what were they thinking?!” moments from the YHDP process. We want to hear your perspective and keep the conversation flowing.
Thanks for your flexibility and continued engagement. These sessions only work because of the ideas and voices you bring to the table, and we’re looking forward to learning together.
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - August 2025 - Marshalltown & Ames Virtual Meeting
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
YAB Virtual Meeting – Marshalltown & Ames
Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual (GoToMeeting) → Join here
This will not be a regular Marshalltown YAB meeting. Instead, we’ll join together virtually for an important YHDP update.
We’ll also work on policies and procedures for housing programs (TH/RRH):
TH = Transitional Housing → short-term housing that helps youth move from crisis to stable living.
RRH = Rapid Re-Housing → helps youth quickly get into their own place (apartment, rental, etc.) with short-term support.
Policies and procedures are the rules and expectations that guide how a program works.
Example: “How long can someone stay in TH?” or “What kind of support should youth get when they first move into RRH?”
Ames members who cannot attend the Stowe Ropes Course that day are invited to join this session as well.
Your voice is needed. Please plan to log on at 5 PM. Join here
Please fill out Compensation after meeting. Compensation Form
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- August 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Agenda
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Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- August 2025
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
POSTPONED- YHDP Listening Session
POSTPONED
UPDATE: Our YHDP Listening Session will be postponed until a later date. We still want your stories, your questions, and yes… your tea to spill. Once a new date is selected, an email will be sent out to notify everyone and provide the virtual session information.
Thank you for understanding and being flexible!
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - August 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Agenda
1:00 – 1:08 PM – Welcome & Vibe Check
Draw, write, or say…One thing. Big or small…something you feel good about.
Review last meeting
Set today’s agenda and flow
1:10 – 1:30 PM – Guest Speaker: Andrea from ACES360
Introduction to ACES360 and their mission
Q&A session with youth members
Reflection: How does this connect to our work and values as a YAB?
1:35 – 1:50 PM – The Creative Table: Role Creation & YAB Structure
Activity: Reflection Circle
What are our superpowers?
What do we care about?
Map answers to possible roles and responsibilities
Gentle facilitator handoff practice (youth leading parts of the discussion)
1:50 – 2:10 PM – Closing & Next Steps
August 26th Stowe Heights Visit
Who’s going?--> Waivers needed!
Confirm compensation Compensation Form
Next meeting date September 10th
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa)
Virtual option:
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CoC Impact Task Group - August 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
Agenda
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