CONTINUUM OF CARE ON HOMELESSNESS

LEADING A COLLECTIVE RESPONSE

to create a strong safety net

UCS is the lead agency for the KS-505 Johnson County Continuum of Care on Homelessness (CoC)—a community collaboration that seeks to improve the community’s response to poverty and homelessness. The CoC is made up of both private and public organizations and agencies who either serve those who are currently homeless or those who are most at risk.

Together, the members of the CoC work to create a comprehensive safety net that provides outreach, shelter, and supportive services to assist households in regaining stable housing. On an annual basis, UCS submits a consolidated application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of the CoC for housing and supportive services programs.

For more information, contact Rita Carr at ritac@ucsjoco.org.

CoC MEETING DATES

POINT-IN-TIME COUNT

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that CoCS conduct an annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of households within their geographic region experiencing homelessness on one night in the last ten days of January. The count is a snapshot on a single night that is used to monitor trends and identify unmet needs among residents experiencing homelessness. This data helps housing and service providers plan appropriate supports for those experiencing homelessness to regain safe and stable housing.

The PIT count includes people staying in shelters, transitional housing programs or in unsheltered locations such as tents, vehicles or other places not meant for habitation. HUD does not count households who are temporarily staying with friends or family. Click below to view the 2025 preliminary fact sheet.

2025 PIT COUNT

CoC COMMITTEES

The CoC has various committees, listed below. Meeting dates and frequencies vary based on the committee’s current projects and planning needs. Committees typically meet in hybrid format to accommodate member needs. To join a committee and get notified upcoming meetings, contact Rita Carr at ritac@ucsjoco.org.