

Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- August 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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Access Code: 262-644-613
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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
Agenda
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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
Agenda
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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:
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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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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.
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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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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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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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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:
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United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805

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.
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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- 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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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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
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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
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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
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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
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
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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
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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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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
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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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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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
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United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 714-218-805

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
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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 - 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
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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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
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
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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
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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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)
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
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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 - 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)
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 - 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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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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FY25 New Project Intent to Apply Training
Join our training session as we go through the FY25 Intent to Apply for New Projects. The training will be recorded and shared on the CoC Website, no registration is needed, please use the call in information below to attend. For any questions, please contact Jess Bleile. To see more information about the FY25 Competition process, click here.
2025 New Project Intent to Apply Training
Jul 25, 2025, 9:00 – 9:30 AM (America/Chicago)
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Access Code: 174-278-013
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
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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
Agenda
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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 - 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
Last Meeting Date: July 9, 2025
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Marshalltown Public Library
✅ Last Meeting Highlights – July 9
Icebreaker: “What’s your summer song?”
Guest: Kasper (YHDP Data Coach)
➤ Discussed data as a voice and a memory, not just numbers
➤ Youth invited to join the new YAB Data Cohort (starts July 28) (Compensation Applies)Shared the updated YAB Compensation Policy
➤ Simpler forms, clear reimbursement, and auto-pay options
➤ Youth invited to Thursday’s 2PM Board Meeting to help present updates (optional, paid)
Youth voiced increased interest in ownership, civic projects, and data storytelling.
July 22 – Next Marshalltown YAB Meeting
🧩 Focus: The Crafting Table – “Your roles, your story, your walk.”
→ We will create our YAB Role Cards together and explore what leadership looks like for each of us.
🧠 YAB Data Cohort (Virtual) Starts ( 5 Sessions Compensation Applies)
July 28 @ 3:00 PM
Future sessions: Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 24
Register here »
📲 Marshalltown YAB Instagram Launched! Save us as a friend for on the fly updates and all things YAB!
→ DM your quotes, art, or story to @ia_youth_action_board
July 22 – In-Person Marshalltown Meeting Preview: “The Crafting Table” No virtual option
Purpose:
To co-create our leadership identities and build toward youth-led meetings. We will discuss the “Superpowers we see in our peers and assign Hero’s.”
What We’ll Do:
Reflect on the roles we play in life and the superpowers we carry.
Discuss the “Superpowers we see in our peers and assign Hero’s.”
Point out Super Villian traits and which ones we will block.
Create our own YAB Role Cards (name, superpower, and change you want to lead)
Explore: What kind of leader am I? What energy do I bring?
Begin discussing our shared goals, mission, and future agenda topics
Goal:
To leave this session with roles claimed and leadership activated — so that next time, you lead the way.
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CoC Networking- Engagement with Criminal Justice
Join us for the Virtual CoC Networking Forum focused on engagement with Criminal Justice- specifically working with people experiencing homelessness.
The overall presentation will share how housing providers and criminal justice staff 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 the local criminal justice staff. It will also highlight Coordinated Entry and how criminal justice staff can be included.
Presenters include:
Shelby Eipperle, Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa
Joel Cross, Dubuque Police Department
Caprice Jones, Fountain of Youth Program
Blair Brown, Humility Homes & Services
Chris Koepke, Vera French
Kara Padilla, Institute for Community Alliances
Joshua Stanger, Iowa Department of Corrections- 7th District
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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Access Code: 249-105-781
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
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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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
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FY25 Renewal Intent to Apply Training
Join our training session as we go through the FY25 Intent to Apply for Renewal Projects. The training will be recorded and shared with all renewal project staff, no registration is needed, please use the call in information below to attend. For any questions, please contact Jess Bleile. To see more information about the FY25 Competition process, click here.
2025 Renewal Intent to Apply Training
Jul 11, 2025, 9:00 – 9:30 AM (America/Chicago)
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https://meet.goto.com/796713805
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Access Code: 796-713-805
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
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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.

CoC Impact Task Group - July 2025
Focused on the implementation of best practices and ensuring quality delivery of services across all the CoC work.
Agenda
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Impact Task Group
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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
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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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - July 9, 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:
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Access Code: 357-461-141
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Marshalltown YAB Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: Marshalltown Public Library
1. Welcome & Purpose Check-In (5 min)
Round-robin: “What’s a superpower that you have?”
2. Guest Visit: Kasper & Data Reflections (30-45min) more if needed
Intro from Kasper
Discussion: “What is data in our context?”
Prompt: “Where do you see yourself in this data work?”
3. YAB Data Cohort Invitation (5 min)
Share overview slide
Invite youth to register for July 28 start
4. Compensation Update & Thursday Board Invite (5 min)
Recap key revisions to the YAB compensation policy
Ask:
“Would anyone like to attend Thursday’s Board meeting at 2PM to help introduce the changes?
Attendance is compensated. Speaking or camera-on is not required.”
5. YAB Compensation Form Reminder (3 min)
Fill out the form before leaving
📄 Form LinkUse full legal name and full address.
6. Closing & Commitments (7 min)
Final checkout: “What are you walking away with today?”
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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:
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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
Agenda
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Access Code: 262-644-613
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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
Agenda
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Access Code: 574-991-037
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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
Marshalltown YAB Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30pm
Location: Virtual or On-Site
Welcome & Purpose Check-In (5 min)
Icebreaker: “If Marshalltown YAB could only do one thing this year, what should it be?”
Guest Stop-In – Kasper
Quick intro + what is data in our context?
Preview for July 8th presentation
Member Agreements (Read by Members)
YHDP Corner (15 min)
Discussion: 'Where does youth voice need to show up next?'
Staff Ratio Discussion (YSS)
Letter of Support Draft review
YHSI Corner (15 min)
System improvement goals + statewide training info
Opportunities for youth to lead/host (IMAN Trainings)
Open floor for questions or ideas
Growing YAB (15 min)
Membership snapshot + outreach plans+ Base Social Media pages W/visuals
Recruitment ideas (AMP, DMACC, shelters, peers)
What makes youth want to stay involved?
Youth Action Board Compensation Policy Revision follow up from Ames Meeting
Mileage reimbursement clarified: 30+ miles round trip, proof of license & insurance, $0.70/mile
Payment options expanded to include CashApp, PayPal, and mailed check
Meeting compensation begins at 1st meeting
Pre-Work pay begins after formal YAB commitment
W-9 & 1099-MISC Reporting added for $600+/year earnings Here's How to Handle it!
Closing & Commitments (3–5 min)
Action items and follow-up
Confirm next steps + next meeting+ Compensation
Final check-out: “What are you walking away with today?”
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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
Agenda
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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.

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)
Ames YAB Meeting Agenda
Date: June 9, 2025
Facilitator: Jason A. Smith, Youth Leadership Program Manager
Duration: 50 minutes
Virtual Link https://meet.goto.com/357461141
1. Welcome & Purpose Check-In (5 min)
Icebreaker: “If Ames YAB could only do one thing this year, what should it be?”
2. YHDP Corner (15 min)
“Where does youth voice need to show up next?”
3. YHSI Corner (15 min)
System improvement goals + statewide training info
Opportunities for Ames youth to lead/host
Open floor for questions or ideas
4. Growing Ames YAB (15 min)
Membership snapshot + outreach plans
Recruitment ideas (AMP, DMACC, shelters, peers)
What makes youth want to stay involved?
5. Partnership Pulse Check (5–7 min)
Dream partners list: Who else should be in the room?
How youth-adult partnerships can thrive
6. Closing & Commitments (3–5 min)
Action items and follow-up
Confirm next steps + next meeting
Final check-out: “What are you walking away with today?”
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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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
Agenda
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Access Code: 944-752-653
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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
Agenda
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 988-619-397
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Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- June 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.
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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 - 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.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Marshalltown Public Library or join us virtually:
🔗 https://meet.goto.com/357461141
📄 Agenda includes:
Leadership reflection
Signing YHDP CCP forms
2nd viewing of Iman Consulting training options via Google Slides
Updates on July CYC Leadership course, Iowa State Extension partnership, and summer service projects
Raquel’s spotlight and call to action
📊 Slides for the YHSI Training Discussion:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z3to6E91ewI6VtexFEypxWjHaaUMahEPU1VvBENiRNc/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks for being part of this work!
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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
Agenda
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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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
Access Code: 796-285-805
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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.

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:
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- 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
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
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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:
Agenda
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

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.

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
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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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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
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