Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- May 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.
Street Outreach Collaboration- May 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:
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United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- May 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
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - May 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:
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Access Code: 357-461-141
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2025 Annual Meeting
Please see the information below for the 2025 IA BoS CoC Annual Meeting. Use the QR code below or click on the save the date to register. Please note this year, lunch will be on your own and the agenda timeline will allow ample time for attendees. For any questions, please contact CoC staff.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- May 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
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Data/HMIS Task Group - May 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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - May 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.
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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Strategic Planning Task Group- June 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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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CoC Impact Task Group - June 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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Access Code: 944-752-653
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - June 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:
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- June 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- June 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
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - June 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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Data/HMIS Task Group - June 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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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Strategic Planning Task Group- July 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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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CoC Impact Task Group - July 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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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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Street Outreach Collaboration- July 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.
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United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- July 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
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - July 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- July 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- July 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - July 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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Data/HMIS Task Group - July 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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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Strategic Planning Task Group- August 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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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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.
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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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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.
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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - August 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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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Strategic Planning Task Group- September 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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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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:
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
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https://meet.goto.com/262644613
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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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
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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.
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
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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
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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
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https://meet.goto.com/574991037
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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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
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https://meet.goto.com/988619397
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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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.
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
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
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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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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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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.
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
Strategic Planning Task Group- November 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
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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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.
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
Data/HMIS Task Group - November 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
Strategic Planning Task Group- December 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
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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
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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.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa)
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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
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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.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Marshalltown Public Library (105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown, Iowa)
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Data/HMIS Task Group - December 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
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Strategic Planning Task Group- May 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
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Data/HMIS Task Group - April 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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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - April 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:
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Marshalltown Public Library (105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown, Iowa)
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🌟 Marshalltown YAB Meeting Agenda
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Marshalltown Public Library
👋 Kick-Off
Introductions & Icebreaker
YAB Member Agreements (read aloud by a YAB member)
🗺️ Statewide YAB Updates
🌱 Ames YAB: Quick highlight of their latest work
🌐 YAB Landing Page: Reminder to check it out and send any feedback! https://iaboscoc.org/youthactionboard-yab
📊 Updates/Data & Budget
Youth Action Survey: Update on responses + why your input matters
💸 Budget: Quick compensation-level overview — we’re on track!
🗓️ Annual Meeting Reminder! (5 mins)
🗓 Thursday, May 15 — IA Balance of State CoC statewide Annual meeting (Stay all day or come for the youth hour at 1pm) (Sign-up!)
✔️ Let us know if you’re planning to attend
🚐 Need a ride? Please reach out ASAP!
👥 Facilitator: Sydney Uhlman, YHDP Specialist
🔹 Welcome & YHDP Focus Sydney kicks off the project design session for Marshalltown
🔹 What’s Possible? A big-picture look at the types of projects we can create
🔹 Brainstorm we’ll shape ideas together for a local YHDP project
🔹 Share & Connect Quick group reflection and combining of ideas
Let me know if you have any questions before the meeting .
💙 Your voice matters, and this is your space to shape the future.
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Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- April 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- April 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 - April 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:
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Ames Youth Action Board (YAB) Meeting Agenda
Date: 04.08.2025 Time: 5:00pm
Location: [Virtual] Ames Youth Action Board Meeting
1. Welcome and Introductions
Icebreaker “One word Check in!”
Introduce yourself and use one word to describe your mood this evening.
2. System Mapping Activity
Purpose: To initiate a visual mapping of the current systems related to youth homelessness and service access.
Discussion Focus:
Identify key stakeholders
Pinpoint gaps in services and areas that need improvement.
3. Recruitment and Partnership Efforts
Iowa City (United Action for Youth):
Progress Update: Report on the success of partnerships & strategies used.
Cedar Rapids (Foundation 2 & Cedar Rapids School District):
Progress Update: Similar to the Iowa City update, providing insight into local developments.
Burlington (Burlington School District):
Progress Update: A status report on partnership development and recruitment.
Discussion Focus:
What methods are being used to build local capacity and engagement?
4. Quad Cities YAB Development
Update: Discuss initial steps, timelines, and strategy development for establishing a YAB in the Quad Cities.
Discussion Focus:
What challenges do we anticipate in setting up a YAB in this region?
What support is needed to ensure success in this phase?
5. Iowa BoS CoC Website - YAB Landing Page
Review: Go over the current landing page for the YAB section of the website.
Discussion Focus:
What parts of the landing page need improvement for clarity and accessibility?
Are there any key elements or resources missing that would better support youth engagement and understanding?
6. Readjusting the Youth Questionnaire
Review: Analyze the current questionnaire to gather youth feedback.
Discussion Focus:
Does the current questionnaire accurately capture the needs of youth experiencing homelessness?
What improvements can be made to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of this tool?
7. Open Discussion / Additional Items
Opportunity for Input: Allow members to raise any issues, share feedback, or discuss other relevant topics not covered in the agenda.
Discussion Focus:
Are there any emerging trends or concerns that need attention?
What additional resources or support can be explored?
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CoC Impact Task Group- April 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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Data/HMIS Task Group - March 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
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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - March 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)
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Hello! Below you will find the agenda for tomorrows meeting. Virtual link https://meet.goto.com/357461141
03.25.2025
Marshalltown Youth Action Board Meeting Agenda
Menti Activity Link: https://www.menti.com/alx1u925713z
I. Youth Leadership Basics
What is Youth Leadership?
Quick definition: Leading together, making a difference.
Key Skills
Communication: Effectively expressing ideas and actively listening to others.
Example: "When we discuss ideas for new housing programs, it's important to listen to everyone's perspectives and clearly share our own."
Collaboration: Working together to achieve shared goals.
Example: "When we plan advocacy events, we need to work together as a team to make them successful."
Problem-Solving: Identifying challenges and finding creative solutions.
Example: "When we face barriers in accessing services, we need to brainstorm solutions together."
Leadership Styles
Democratic: Encourages group participation in decision-making.
Example: "We use a democratic style when we vote on which advocacy priorities to focus on."
Transformational: Inspires and motivates through vision and enthusiasm.
Example: "A transformational leader might inspire us to advocate for systemic change."
Servant Leadership: Focuses on the needs and development of others.
Example: "When we mentor new YAB members, we're practicing servant leadership.
What’s your style?
Different ways to lead, we'll find our own.
II. Mission & Vision Review
Present Statements:
Mission: End youth homelessness by involving youth voices and input.
Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Quick Feedback:
What does this mean to you?
Is it achievable?
Does it need to be changed or revised?
III. Strategic Plan Review - Core Action Steps
Present Goal:
"To prevent and end youth homelessness, our goal is to create a support system that addresses the unique needs of youth and young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness, ensuring stable housing, education, and essential services while fostering community collaboration and empowering youth voices in the development of long-term solutions."
Strategy Plan Action Steps:
Rapid review:
Is it realistic?
Who leads?
Quick timeline check.
Timeline Overview:
Provide a summary of the timeline table.
IV. Upcoming Meetings:
April 1st at 5 PM: YHDP Meeting (Help decide how funding is used!)
April 8th at 5 PM: Ames YAB (Open to all) Event Link
April 10th at 2 PM: CoC Board Meeting Event Link (See how things work behind the scenes)