Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- January 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
YHDP Community Meeting
YHDP Community Meeting
Join the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care on Thursday, January 23rd from 9:30-11am to learn more about the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), explore topics relevant to the work to prevent and end youth homelessness, and share experiences and needs in your community. Meetings are open to the public, and we welcome anyone interested in this work to join. Sessions are unique, so we highly encourage registering for both if possible. Recordings and slides will also be made available following the meetings.
For questions or accessibility needs, please contact YHDP Specialist Sydney Uhlman.
Data/HMIS Task Group - January 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
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - January 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, 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- February 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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- February 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - February 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- February 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- February 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - February 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 - February 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
CoC Networking Forum -March 2025
These meetings provide an opportunity to connect with and support providers to create a networking and collaboration to ensure support is provided to those in need.
These meetings will NOT be recorded and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification course
You must register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduusrDsoE9xg_GJFLiTJGOqbKFDJrKks or https://bit.ly/IACoC
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and completing the pre-assessment.
Note from 3:15-3:30 PM a Q & A period will be provided.
Please see more details below and the accompanying flyer.
Note this training will be held virtually via Zoom.
About the Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
The Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification program contains information on seizures, epilepsy, and seizure first aid. The first aid procedures presented in this training reflects the standard of knowledge and current best practices. This information is presented in a format suited for direct training of the public. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a two-year certification. This training program is currently available through live webinars hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation network.
Training Purpose
The purpose of this certification program is to formally educate the public on the Epilepsy Foundation's approved procedures for recognizing seizures and responding to someone having a seizure. This course aims to increase the knowledge, skill, and confidence in applying seizure first aid.
Training Objectives
Participants will be able to meet the following learning objectives:
Define seizures and epilepsy
Identify correct and incorrect steps for helping a person having a seizure
Identify when you should call emergency (911) in the event of a seizure
Increase confidence to help a person during a seizure
Strategic Planning Task Group- March 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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- March 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Street Outreach Collaboration- March 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- March 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 - March 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- March 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- March 2025
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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)
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 - 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
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- April 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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- April 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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:
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- 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.
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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:
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 - 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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- May 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
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
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:
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- 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
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 - 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
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- June 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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:
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- 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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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
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 - 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
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- 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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- July 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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.
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- 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
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 - 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
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- 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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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
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 - 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
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- 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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- August 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
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- 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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - 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
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 - 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
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- 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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- September 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Street Outreach Collaboration- September 2025
Street Outreach Collaboration
Focused on collaboration in providing street outreach services across the CoC. CoC, ESG, and other funded Street Outreach partners are welcome to attend.
Meeting Information:
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- 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
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 - September 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa)
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - September 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person:
Marshalltown Public Library (105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown, Iowa)
Virtual option:
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/357461141
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
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- 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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- October 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
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- 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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Data/HMIS Task Group - October 2025
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- November 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - November 2025 - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
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
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- December 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - December 2025 - 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
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - December 2025 - 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 - 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
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
YHDP Community Meeting
YHDP Community Meeting
Join the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care on Thursday, January 16th from 9:30-11am to learn more about the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), explore topics relevant to the work to prevent and end youth homelessness, and share experiences and needs in your community. Meetings are open to the public, and we welcome anyone interested in this work to join. Sessions are unique, so we highly encourage registering for both if possible. Recordings and slides will also be made available following the meetings.
For questions or accessibility needs, please contact YHDP Specialist Sydney Uhlman.
CoC Networking Forum -January 2025
These meetings provide an opportunity to connect with and support providers to create a networking and collaboration to ensure support is provided to those in need.
These meetings will NOT be recorded and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Presenters include:
Tracy Williams, Iowa Health & Human Services
Jan Heidemann, Mental Health/Disability Service Regions East Central Region
Ashley Sinnwell, Iowa Workforce Development
Karen Hyatt & Lauren White, SOAR Works!
This training will focus on resource updates, new services/programs, or information on programs that people may have trouble accessing and creating or strengthening connections with local offices.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/249105781
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 249-105-781
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - January 2025 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Any youth between ages 14-24 are encouraged to attend! Feel free to also share this YAB Flyer.
Discussion:
Trauma Informed Care Provider Gaps
Meetings & Outreach
YAB Compensation
In-Person Location: Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa) - Ames, Iowa 2nd Floor PEO Room
Hybrid Information:
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- January 2025
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Street Outreach Collaboration- January 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
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- January 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- January 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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Equity & Diversity Task Group- January 2025
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Data/HMIS Task Group - December 2024
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- December 2024
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
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- December 2024
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 - Ames
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meetings
In-Person:
Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa) - second floor Rotary Room
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
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- December 2024
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Equity & Diversity Task Group- December 2024
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Strategic Planning Task Group- December 2024
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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Youth Action Board - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meetings
In-Person:
Marshalltown Public Library, Meeting Room B
(main entrance then turn right)
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
Data/HMIS Task Group - November 2024
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- November 2024
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- November 2024
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 Networking Forum -November 2024
These meetings provide an opportunity to connect with and support providers to create a networking and collaboration to ensure support is provided to those in need across all the CoCs in Iowa (Homeward, Iowa Balance of State, Threshold, and Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness).
These meetings will NOT be recorded and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Presenters include:
Emily Camargo, Safe Housing Advocate from Friends of the Family
This CoC Networking Forum will be focused the intersection of disability, survivors, and homelessness. This training will focus on the increased vulnerability of individuals with disabilities to domestic and sexual violence, as well as the complex intersection of surviving that violence and homelessness. We will examine the services—or lack thereof—available to survivors with disabilities and explore best practices for supporting them within our state's emergency shelters and CoC housing programs. Join us to gain some insights on addressing the unique challenges faced by this often-overlooked population and improving service accessibility for all survivors.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/249105781
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 249-105-781
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Youth Action Board - 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) - Second Floor in Danfoss Room
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
Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group- November 2024
Purpose Statement: The Continuum of Care Grant Competition Task Group leads an annual local competition for HUD CoC funding and develops the project monitoring process, including technical assistance, all focused on strengthening the homeless service system to prevent and end homelessness.
Iowa BoS CoC- CoC Grant Competition Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/262644613
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 262-644-613
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Street Outreach Collaboration- November 2024
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
Equity & Diversity Task Group- November 2024
Purpose Statement: The Equity & Diversity Task Group develops interventions aimed at identifying, addressing, and preventing inequities in the Iowa Balance of State CoC homeless and housing system.
Iowa BoS CoC Equity & Diversity Group
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/944752653
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 944-752-653
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Strategic Planning Task Group- November 2024
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
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Entry Diversion Training
Join the Institute for Community Alliances in welcoming Kelsey Culver with Waypoint Services to talk about Coordinated Entry Diversion. This training will go over the basics of diversion specific to the Coordinated Entry System, and how to best assist clients is gaining stability outside of the system.
All are welcome to attend, so please forward this information to your peers and other partners in your work.
This training is a required topic for all staff completing Coordinated Entry Intakes and Assessments either on paper or in the database. If you have completed diversion training already this calendar year, you are not required to attend.
Upon completion of the training, a certificate will be emailed to all those in attendance.
For questions, please reach out to Cassandra Kramer at cassandra.kramer@icalliances.org
Youth Action Board - Marshalltown
YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Hybrid Meetings
In-Person:
Marshalltown Public Library, Meeting Room B
(main entrance then turn right)
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
Data/HMIS Task Group - October 2024
The Data/HMIS Task Group is focused on reviewing project and CoC data to ensure progress is being made toward ending homelessness in the IA BoS CoC.
Data Task Group
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/574991037
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 574-991-037
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group- October 2024
Purpose Statement: The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group leads the implementation of Coordinated Entry and required training to ensure consistency of services across the Coordinated Entry regions for the Balance of State to end and prevent homelessness.
Iowa BOS Coordinated Entry
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/796285805
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 796-285-805
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Board Meeting- October 2024
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.