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.

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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.

Organizational Membership

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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.

  • Organizational membership is designed for entities that work with people experiencing homelessness or support the Continuum of Care’s mission.

    • Designate a primary contact responsible for representing the organization.

    • Attend CoC or committee meetings regularly.

    • Follow applicable CoC governance and conflict-of-interest policies.

    • Complete any required orientation if set by the governance charter.

    • 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.

Individual Membership

  • Individuals may join the Anchorage CoC if they:

    • Want to help strengthen our community’s approach to homelessness.

    • Agree to the responsibilities of membership (see below).

    • Attend a minimum number of CoC or committee meetings (to be defined by CoC governance).

    • Participate in voting, discussions or advisory roles as applicable.

    • Complete any required orientation if designated by the CoC governance policies.

    • 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.