CEH committee governance structure
The Committee to End Homelessness governance structure calls for three bodies, each with a distinct role and responsibility. The Governing Board, Interagency Council and Consumer Advisory Council interact with and support each other in carrying out the implementation of the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County. Their work is augmented by other committees and workgroups.
A staff of two and one half provides support to these committees. Leadership for implementing the plan is provided by the King County Department of Community and Human Services and funded in collaboration with the City of Seattle, United Way of King County and others.
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Work plans
| Link to: Governing Board |
Link to: Interagency Council |
Link to: Consumer Advisory Council |
| Made up of more than 20 leaders who provide high-level oversight. The Governing Board shapes and sustains the vision and leadership of the plan. More specifically, they guide planning, coordinate current funding, and work to create additional resources. Members include business, faith and elected officials from throughout the County, including, Enumclaw, Shoreline, Bellevue and Seattle. Two individuals who have experienced homelessness also serve on the Governing Board.
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Made up of executive and department directors from many of the entities working to end homelessness in King County. The council designs changes to current programs; coordinates data collection, analysis and reporting; recommends policy direction to the Governing Board; and creates ways to better serve people experiencing homelessness. Members include business, faith community, and agency directors from Tukwila, Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, City of Seattle, King County DCHS, YWCA, Multi-Service Center, Kent Youth and Family Services, Plymouth Housing Group, Hopelink and more. Two individuals who have experienced homelessness are also serving on the Interagency Council. |
Comprised of people who are currently homeless or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Council members provide needed expertise in understanding how people access services while representing the broad interests and needs of homeless people countywide. Representatives include homeless families, adults, veterans, youth, foster children, and people who have experienced homelessness and housing barriers in every region in the County.
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Additional CEHKC committees and workgroups
- Three Population Committees integrate housing and services solutions for 1) single adults, 2) families and 3) young adults. Each of the committees focus on providing a strategic response to ending homelessness related to their target population.
- The Communications Committee educates the public to increase public understanding and awareness about homelessness. They oversee day-to-day communications including this Web site and publication of the annual report.
- The South King County Forum on Homelessness and Eastside Homelessness Advisory Committee identify regional solutions in keeping with local needs and priorities.
- Additional ad hoc groups, such as the Landlord Liaison and Case Management Standards workgroups are convened to create the nuts and bolts plans needed to implement strategic priorities. Examples include: 1) working with landlords to create incentives to house formerly homeless persons; and 2) providing case managers with training to help people who are homeless obtain and maintain housing.
