What does HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program aim to achieve?

The Continuum of Care (CoC) program implemented by HUD is specifically designed to promote a community-wide commitment to achieve the goal of ending homelessness. This initiative focuses on a collaborative and coordinated approach to deliver an array of services and resources that are essential for preventing and addressing homelessness. By engaging local stakeholders, including service providers, government agencies, and community organizations, the CoC seeks to ensure that individuals and families facing homelessness have access to the necessary support systems tailored to their needs.

This program emphasizes the importance of creating a comprehensive network that facilitates not just temporary solutions, but also permanent housing options along with supportive services, enabling individuals to regain stability.

While improving neighborhood safety and promoting housing affordability are important aspects of community development, they are not the primary objectives of the CoC program. Similarly, ensuring access to public housing is a separate focus within other HUD programs and does not encapsulate the core mission of the CoC, which is centered on comprehensive solutions to eradicate homelessness.