The unique roles of the Regional Councils and

The unique roles of the Regional Councils and the Service Hubs Regional Homelessness Councils 1. Provide leadership and coordination among homeless service providers and other stakeholders at the Regional level. 2. Build trust and working relationships among providers. 3. Nominate Representatives to the SHC. 4. Ensure that information shared and decisions made by SHC are conveyed to RHC members. 5. Assess needs, gaps, and resources within the Region and share this information with SHC for resource asks. 6. Identify opportunities and formulate position papers to impact policy and legislative actions. matching protocols. 7. Educate providers and public on homelessness and related topics. Ensure all relevant and required data is being tracked in order to 8. Implement the Statewide Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness through regional development of goals, objectives and strategies and by reviewing, monitoring and providing input to the SHC regarding the Statewide Plan. Develop and maintain guides to local diversion/prevention options and resources. 2. Serve as a point of contact for referrals originating in, or potentially relocating to the area. 3. Conduct/coordinate triage/intake assessments for referrals not connected to shelter/outreach. 4. Coordinate regular meetings of local outreach, shelter, and housing providers. 5. Review CE participants (including by-name/LTS lists) and available housing options. 6. 7. Work to facilitate housing placements using CES prioritization and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the CES and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

System Structure Statewide Homelessness Council Region 1 Homelessness Council Hub 1 Hub 2 Region 2 Homelessness Council Hub 3 Hub 4 Hub 5 Region 3 Homelessness Council Hub 6 Hub 7 Hub 8