The Maricopa County Continuum of Care (CoC) collaboratives are working groups made up of partners from across the community. Each collaborative focuses on a specific area of the homeless response system, providing expertise, guidance, and recommendations to the CoC Board. Together, they help strengthen coordination, improve services, and advance the goal of preventing and ending homelessness in the region.
The Continuum of Care Collaborative is a collaborative of cross-sector stakeholders providing housing and services to people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. The purpose of the Collaborative is to leverage relationships and diverse expertise to actively advance the broad community goals of preventing and ending homelessness throughout the region. The Collaborative will provide input and recommendations to the Continuum of Care Board and communicate to the community.
The Coordinated Entry Collaborative (CEC) provides input and makes recommendations to the Continuum of Care Board on principles, guidelines, policies, and operations for the Coordinated Entry System.
The ESG Collaborative provides input and makes recommendations to the Continuum of Care Board to foster collaboration and coordination for the homeless services system and partners with the CoC to comply with the requirements set forth in 24 CFR Subpart “Establishing and Operating a Continuum of Care” of the Interim Final Rule, responsibilities outlined in the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, and HUD Notice of Funding Availability Requirements.
The CoC Data Collaborative (DC) provides input and makes recommendations to the CoC Board on policies related to HMIS. The objectives of the DC are to:
• Support the collaborative applicant and the CoC in community data governance by providing HMIS oversight and drafting community data policies and procedures.
• Ensure data is an asset by ensuring the quality and availability of data and that it is used in performance evaluation, strategic planning, and CoC decisions. Encourage the use of accurate information with appropriate context in communications with the wider public.
• Ensure community values and mission are imbedded in how data is collected, shared, and used, including equity and client voice.
The Local Jurisdiction Collaborative (LJC) provides input and makes recommendations to the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board from the perspective of local government; supports cross-jurisdictional learning of best practices and problem-solving; and serves as a platform for coordinating services to end homelessness.
The Lived Experience Collaborative provides input and makes recommendations to the Continuum of Care Board on how principles and guidelines for the Continuum of Care affects individuals experiencing homelessness.
