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The Colorado Interagency Council on Homelessness was created on October 28, 2003 through Executive Order of Governor Bill Owens to serve as an advisory body to the Governor on housing needs and homeless issues. The council is co-chaired by Marva Livingston Hammons, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, and Mike Beasley, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Members of the council include: government and elected officials, foundations, non-profit housing and homeless providers, business representatives, and representatives from Colorado State Departments that serve homeless populations. Vision
We envision a homeless service delivery system whereby homeless persons can access the government and private services they need to reach their maximum potential.
Mission Statement
To plan, develop, and implement a coordinated and integrated response to homelessness by:
- identifying and eliminating barriers to accessing and receiving culturally competent mainstream services within the present system;
- reducing duplication of services; and
- uniting mainstream public and private homeless service providers across the State in an ongoing effort to break the cycle of homelessness and help homeless persons achieve and maintain maximum self-sufficiency.
Current State Strategic Action Plan
There are 5 priority actions that have been set by the Colorado Interagency Council. These items include:
- Expand and Maximize Service Resources
- Expand and Maximize Housing Resources
- Improve Cross System Policies, Planning, and Services
- Increase Access to Mainstream Resources
- Develop an Outreach and Education Campaign to Reduce the Stigma of Homelessness
Read the details of how these priorities are being addressed.
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