Become a member of the Alaska Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC)
Be part of Alaska’s coordinated effort to prevent and end homelessness across communities statewide.
About the Continuum of Care
The Alaska Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC) is a statewide system that coordinates Alaska’s response to homelessness outside of Anchorage. The Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness serves as the lead agency, supporting planning, collaboration, data management and system improvement across partners.
The CoC operates under a framework established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which provides federal funding and guidance to communities working to prevent and end homelessness. The Balance of State CoC covers communities across Alaska, including rural, Tribal and remote areas
Continuum of Care membership
Organizations and community members across Alaska are invited to join the Continuum of Care and help shape the state’s response to homelessness.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) is a network of partners working together to improve how people access housing, services and support. As defined by HUD, CoC members include individuals and organizations within, and those that interact with, the homelessness response system.
Members may include housing providers, public agencies, Tribes, healthcare and behavioral health partners, outreach teams, first responders, victim service providers, schools and people with lived experience.
Become a member
Membership is free and strengthens Alaska’s coordinated response to homelessness.
The Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC) invites individuals and organizations from across Alaska to join and participate in this collaborative effort.
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For members representing an agency or organization. Multiple individuals from one organization may join, but only one person will serve as the designated voting representative.
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Maintain active participation in the Alaska Balance of State CoC, including attending meetings and staying informed.
Designate a voting representative to participate in CoC decisions.
Engage in committee work as appropriate and collaborate across partners to strengthen the system.
Advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness.
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One voting representative at CoC meetings.
Opportunity to help set priorities for local CoC planning and funding decisions.
Recognition on the CoC membership list (optional).
Priority access to trainings and funding opportunity notifications.
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For members representing themselves or a specific community or region. Individual members may participate fully and are eligible to vote on CoC priorities and recommendations.
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Maintain active participation in the Alaska Balance of State CoC, including attending meetings and staying informed.
Participate in CoC votes and discussions as applicable.
Engage in committee work as appropriate and contribute to collaborative efforts.
Advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness.
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Eligibility to vote on CoC planning priorities and statewide collaborative plan recommendations (per governance charter).
Ability to serve on CoC committees, workgroups or advisory panels.
Priority invitations to trainings and stakeholder events.
Joining brings a commitment to cross-agency and cross-sector brainstorming, leverage of funding opportunities, participation in committees, coordination of services and a collaborative approach to solutions.