Continuum of Care
Governance & Accountability
The Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness operates with a structured, transparent governance model. Our Board of Directors ensures strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, and community representation in the fight against homelessness.
Core Mandate
To provide strategic oversight and ensure the effective implementation of CoC programs, maintaining compliance with HUD regulations while prioritizing the needs of vulnerable populations in our region.
Governance Documents
Access key foundational documents, meeting records, and operational guidelines that steer our Continuum of Care initiatives.
Comprehensive framework detailing structural organization and operational mandates.
Access records of past CoC Board of Directors meeting minutes. Maintained for public transparency.
Board
Responsibilities
The Board of Directors bears the primary responsibility for the operational and strategic success of the Continuum of Care.
Establish and oversee committees, working groups, and task forces as necessary.
Direct the annual Point in Time Count and approve related methodologies.
Oversee the annual HUD NOFO competition, including the review and ranking process.
Designate and evaluate the Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead Agency.
Approve all governance and operational policies, ensuring transparent procedures.
Monitor CoC system performance and mandate strategic adjustments based on data.
STRUCTURE
Board Composition
The CACH Board consists of 12 distinct seats representing a cross-section of community stakeholders, ensuring diverse perspectives in decision-making.
Seat 1
VOTING
Lower Dauphin Provider
An at-large seat for an Lower Dauphin provider representative.
Seat 4
VOTING
Lived Experience
An at-large seat for an individual currently or formerly experiencing homelessness.
Seat 7
VOTING
Public Housing Authority
An at-large seat for an administrator or delegate from the regional housing authority.
Seat 10
NON-VOTING
Coordinated Entry Lead
Ex-officio seat for a representative from the Coordinated Entry Team.
Seat 2
VOTING
Upper (Northern) Dauphin Provider
An at-large seat for an Upper (Northern) Dauphin provider representative.
Seat 5
VOTING
Domestic Violence Provider
An at-large seat for a representative from an organization that serves individuals who experienced domestic violence.
Seat 8
VOTING
Harrisburg City
An appointed seat for a Harrisburg City representative.
Seat 11
NON-VOTING
Collaborative Applicant
Ex-officio seat for the lead agency managing CoC applications.
Seat 3
VOTING
Community Partner
An at-large seat for a community partner representative.
Seat 6
VOTING
School District/Education
An at-large seat for an educational institution representative.
Seat 9
VOTING
Dauphin County Office
An appointed seat for a Dauphin County representative.
Seat 12
NON-VOTING
HMIS Lead Agency
Ex-officio seat for the entity managing the Homeless Management Information System.