The Maricopa County Continuum of Care (CoC) committees are working groups made up of partners from across the community. Each committee 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 Executive Committee serves as a coordinating body for the CoC Board, bringing together Board and Committee co-chairs to support alignment and overall system functioning. It is responsible for advancing the CoC’s strategic priorities, including recommending annual priorities and potential strategic committees, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges as they arise. The committee works closely with the Collaborative Applicant to route issues to the appropriate committees, support Board agenda-setting, and elevate decisions requiring Board action. It also provides guidance on advocacy efforts, oversees evaluation and accountability of designated staffing entities, and conducts an annual review of CoC performance, structure, and governance practices, recommending updates to the Charter and related policies as needed.
The Compliance and Performance Monitoring Committee ensures accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the CoC. It oversees both provider-level and system-level performance by reviewing data, monitoring compliance with federal requirements, and recommending corrective actions when needed. The committee analyzes system performance measures to track progress toward ending homelessness and works with the Executive Committee and Board to identify priorities and needed policy or program changes. It also manages the CoC NOFO application review and ranking process, maintains oversight of programmatic policies and procedures, and supports updates to written standards in coordination with ESG recipients to ensure effective and consistent system operations.
The Coordinated Entry Committee oversees the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure it is accessible, equitable, and effective in connecting individuals and families to housing and services. The committee monitors system performance and access through data tools and dashboards, reviews and refines assessment and referral processes, and ensures consistent implementation across partners. It also tracks shelter and housing utilization, identifies gaps and barriers to access, and recommends improvements to strengthen system efficiency and equity. In addition, the committee works to increase participation across providers and supports evaluation and potential recompete of the CES Lead as needed.
The Funders Committee brings together public and private partners to support a coordinated, strategic approach to funding the region’s response to homelessness. It works to align investments, identify funding gaps, and use data from system modeling, needs assessments, and performance reviews to inform funding priorities. The committee promotes equity and evidence-based practices by aligning funding requirements across grants and contracts, while also recruiting new partners to expand resources in ways that complement existing provider efforts. Additionally, it explores opportunities to increase housing resources and promotes consistency in procurement, reporting, and administrative processes to improve efficiency and reduce burden across the system.
The HMIS & Data Systems Coordination Committee supports the effective operation and oversight of the CoC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and broader data coordination efforts. It ensures the CoC has accurate, timely, and high-quality data to inform decision-making, measure performance, and meet federal and local reporting requirements. The committee identifies data challenges and system improvements, provides input on required HMIS policies and data standards, and supports efforts such as the Point-in-Time Count and other data collection initiatives. It also assists in developing reports and data tools, promotes consistency in data practices across providers, and explores opportunities to integrate data from multiple systems to strengthen the CoC’s overall understanding of community needs.
The Youth Action Board (YAB) provides leadership and oversight for youth-focused homelessness initiatives and ensures that the voices of young people with lived experience are centered in the CoC’s work. The YAB guides planning, funding priorities, and policy decisions related to youth programs, while also serving as a key advisory body on system improvements. Members contribute to strategic planning, support oversight of youth-funded projects, and elevate youth perspectives to inform broader CoC decision-making and community awareness efforts.
