Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Networking: DV 101
Join us on September 2nd for CoC Networking: DV 101
Topics covered in this event include:
DV Overview
Emergency Transfer Plans
Equal Access
Safety Planning
This networking event will be provided by staff from ICADV.
As a reminder, Certified Assessors are required to complete Domestic Violence 101 training every three years. This training will fulfill that requirement for the Certified Assessor renewal process. Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all of those in attendance. Please make sure each staff member attends this training from their own device to ensure attendance is recorded accurately.
CoC Networking is a virtual learning opportunity. All individuals interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. Feel free to share this invitation with your teams, partners, or other community members!
These meetings will NOT be recorded, and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
FY26 IA BoS CoC Grant Competition Virtual Feedback Session
FY26 Grant Competition Feedback Session!
Join the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and provide your feedback on the FY26 Local Grant Competition Process!
This feedback allows the CoC to make improvements to the grant process to make it better each year!
All are welcome to attend this virtual session!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27308979460319?p=Jp801PN1HS0sBk0wcN
Meeting ID: 273 089 794 603 19
Passcode: uT2UP6rs
Dial in by phone
+1 323-676-6180,,827518679# United States, Los Angeles
Phone conference ID: 827 518 679#
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Street Outreach Collaboration
This workgroup is a chance for outreach and other program staff to discuss best practices and challenges in conducting street outreach and PIT counts. This meeting is open to anyone no matter the funding stream they utilize to help unsheltered individuals connect to resources and housing.
CoC Networking: Diversion & Trauma Informed Care
Join us on September 22nd for CoC Networking: Diversion and Trauma Informed Care.
Presenters Include:
Kelsey Culver, CoC Systems Coordinator
As a reminder, Certified Assessors are required to complete Diversion & Trauma Informed Care annually. This training will fulfill that requirement for the Certified Assessor renewal process. Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all of those in attendance. Please make sure each staff member attends this training from their own device to ensure attendance is recorded accurately.
CoC Networking is a virtual learning opportunity. All individuals interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. Feel free to share this invitation with your teams, partners, or other community members!
These meetings will NOT be recorded, and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - October 2026
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.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - November 2026
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
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - December 2026
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
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - August 2026
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 Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Human First Training
In this training, we will explore practical tools and insights for honoring the identities that shape your clients’ lived experiences.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - July 2026
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.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CANCELLED! Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
FY26 - Grant Applicant Training - IA BoS CoC Local Competition
Join us at the FY26 Grant Applicant Training for the IA BoS CoC Local Competition! This meeting will focus on new and renewal applications for the local competition and is open to the public for all to attend.
Please note - this session will be recorded. The slides and recording will be available on the 2026 Competition page once the training is complete.
Training grant applicants is important to support in how to clearly explain project goals, match proposals with what HUD and the CoC are looking for and improve chances of getting funding needed for meaningful projects.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266142118171814?p=hX6aTOVQIOOA7VECMD
Meeting ID: 266 142 118 171 814
Passcode: 78f8JB3p
Dial in by phone
+1 323-676-6180,,716902977# United States, Los Angeles
Phone conference ID: 716 902 977#
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - Special Meeting
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 Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
YHSI Learning Series: Healing Iowa
This highly interactive 4-hour training is designed for service providers and system partners who interact with folks experiencing homelessness.
Participants will explore how trauma and adversity shape development and behavior, and how trauma-informed approaches can support healing for both youth and providers.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
FY 26 NOFO Public Meeting
The public is invited to attend a public meeting outlining the NOFO and local competition information on June 15 at 1 pm via Teams.
If you do not currently receive specific information about the local competition but are interested, please update your mailing preferences.
Please note: the add to calendar function for google calendar and ICS may not include the call in information. You can manually add it to your invite by using the call in information below:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/278611735968235?p=0X5PM2adOXHGjDAf5D
Meeting ID: 278 611 735 968 235
Passcode: tv7xp7cL
Dial in by phone
+1 323-676-6180,,558587012# United States, Los Angeles
Phone conference ID: 558 587 012#
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IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - June 2026
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.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.