CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Street Outreach Collaboration
This workgroup is a chance for outreach and other program staff to discuss best practices and challenges in conducting street outreach and PIT counts. This meeting is open to anyone no matter the funding stream they utilize to help unsheltered individuals connect to resources and housing.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - December 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Networking: Equal Access
Join us on October 28th for CoC Networking: Equal Access
Our presenter for this session is Caitlyn Kupka from Friends of the Family. This session will review the Equal Access rule and provide perspective on best practice use with Equal Access in connecting people to housing services and Coordinated Entry.
As a reminder, Certified Assessors are required to complete an Equal Access training every three years. This training will fulfill that requirement for the Certified Assessor renewal process. Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all of those in attendance. Please make sure each staff member attends this training from their own device to ensure attendance is recorded accurately.
CoC Networking is a virtual learning opportunity. All individuals interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. Feel free to share this invitation with your teams, partners, or other community members!
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Youth Action Board
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - October 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Networking: Diversion & Trauma Informed Care
Join us on September 22nd for CoC Networking: Diversion and Trauma Informed Care.
Presenters Include:
Kelsey Culver, CoC Systems Coordinator and Caitlin Atkins, Friends of the Family
As a reminder, Certified Assessors are required to complete Diversion & Trauma Informed Care annually. This training will fulfill that requirement for the Certified Assessor renewal process. Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all of those in attendance. Please make sure each staff member attends this training from their own device to ensure attendance is recorded accurately.
CoC Networking is a virtual learning opportunity. All individuals interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. Feel free to share this invitation with your teams, partners, or other community members!
These meetings will NOT be recorded, and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
FY26 IA BoS CoC Grant Competition Virtual Feedback Session
FY26 Grant Competition Feedback Session!
Join the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and provide your feedback on the FY26 Local Grant Competition Process!
This feedback allows the CoC to make improvements to the grant process to make it better each year!
All are welcome to attend this virtual session!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27308979460319?p=Jp801PN1HS0sBk0wcN
Meeting ID: 273 089 794 603 19
Passcode: uT2UP6rs
Dial in by phone
+1 323-676-6180,,827518679# United States, Los Angeles
Phone conference ID: 827 518 679#
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
CoC Networking: DV 101
Join us on September 2nd for CoC Networking: DV 101
Topics covered in this event include:
DV Overview
Emergency Transfer Plans
Equal Access
Safety Planning
This networking event will be provided by staff from ICADV and real world perspective from Caitlyn K from Friends of the Family.
As a reminder, Certified Assessors are required to complete Domestic Violence 101 training every three years. This training will fulfill that requirement for the Certified Assessor renewal process. Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all of those in attendance. Please make sure each staff member attends this training from their own device to ensure attendance is recorded accurately.
CoC Networking is a virtual learning opportunity. All individuals interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. Feel free to share this invitation with your teams, partners, or other community members!
These meetings will NOT be recorded, and we encourage people to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the topics and ask questions.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - August 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Human First Training
In this training, we will explore practical tools and insights for honoring the identities that shape your clients’ lived experiences.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.