Continuum of Care
News and Announcements
Notice: Loudoun Cold Weather Shelter is Open
The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter opened November 15, 2019, and will be open through March 31, 2020, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, is open from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven nights a week. Call 571-258-3033 for more information.
Loudoun County Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Planning Process Underway
Loudoun County is developing an Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan whose purpose it to define how the county will address unmet housing needs in a systematic and comprehensive way with integrated programs. The plan will also aim to identify housing targets over the short term - the next five years - and the long term. Get involved and learn more.
Continuum of Care Overview
The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) is a community coalition of public, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The overarching goal of the group is to ensure that there is a continuum of services to meet the needs of homeless persons in the community. The group meets monthly. Loudoun County Department of Family Services provides staff support to the Continuum of Care.
Services for Those In Need
- Cold Weather Shelter, Coordinated Entry Services, Drop-in Center, Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Opens a New Window.
Key Activities of the CoC
- Collects data about homelessness in Loudoun County; Conducts annual Point-in-Time homeless count in January
- Maintains homeless management information system (HMIS)
- Operates the Coordinated Entry System to assist those experiencing a housing crisis.
- Provides a forum for service providers to network and to collaborate on funding applications for homeless services
- Data Collection - Collection – Homeless Management Information System, HUD Notice of Funding Availability, Permanent Supportive Housing, Point-in-Time Count and Virginia Homeless Solutions Program
- View 2019 Notice of Available Funding (with a deadline for applications of August 30, 2019).
- FY2019 Notice of Funding Availability (NoFA) materials submitted to HUD:
- View the 2018 materials submitted to HUD:
Meeting Dates
Monday, July 20, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2020
Monday November 16, 2020
Monday, January 18, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday, May 17, 2021
Times
Board meetings are from 1:00 -2:30 p.m., with General Membership meetings occurring immediately afterwards 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location
Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services
906 Trailview Blvd., SE
Aspen Room
Leesburg, VA 20175
Contact Information
For questions or more information, contact Continuum of Care Coordinator, by emailing Jennifer Hope or call the Department of Family Services at 703-777-0353.