Continuum of Care Meetings

Upcoming CoC Meetings

Become involved in and learn more about our local Continuum of Care (CoC), which leads our regional planning, coordination, and funding to resolve homelessness:

• Point-in-Time (PITC) Count Committee: Thursday, December 18 at 9:00 am  
• CoC Board: In-person on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:00 a.m.

Register Now: Housing California’s 2026 Annual Conference

Registration is open for Housing California’s 2026 Annual Conference, taking place March 18–20 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Early bird rates are available through January 9, 2026, and attendees can explore a full lineup of sessions, learning labs, community tours, and the annual Housing Justice Awards.

Sacramento Provider Spotlight: Bridging Initiatives International

Bridging Initiatives International provides trauma-informed transitional housing and rapid rehousing for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Over the past year, they provided more than 13,000 nights in safe beds for survivors, providing an environment in which they could pursue employment, rebuild routines, and move into permanent housing. A recent participant described the program as a turning point for her family, offering support that helped restore confidence and create safety for her children. As demand grows, they welcome volunteers, donations, and new partners to help expand services for survivors.

The Coordinated Access System: October Experiences and Data

Sacramento's Coordinated Access System (CAS) is our community's door to homelessness and housing services. In October, it connected 5,766 people to support. The CAS helped prevent homelessness for 19 people, supported 337 to become housed, and enrolled 102 in shelter. The following is just one of these many stories:

"A single mother reached out to the CAN [Coordinated Access Navigation] team, she was a devoted mother caring for her one-year-old son and facing the uncertainty of homelessness just as the rainy season approached. . . .

Within five days, the CAN team coordinated with local partners to secure placement in an emergency family shelter, providing them a warm and stable environment. With her immediate needs met, the client expressed deep relief and gratitude, sharing that she could finally rest knowing her son was safe indoors."

To access the CAS, call 2-1-1 and press 8.

Four Years of H.E.A.R.T.

Sacramento County is celebrating four years of progress by the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART), launched in 2021 to expand access to behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness. What began as a two-person effort has grown into a team of more than 30 staff providing consistent outreach, warm connections to care, and access to nearly 300 Behavioral Health Bridge Housing beds.

New Insights from the Alliance’s Lived Expertise Action and Research Network

The National Alliance to End Homelessness has released new findings from its Lived Expertise Action and Research Network, drawing on two national surveys of nearly 1,300 workers and leaders in the homelessness response system. The research highlights the essential contributions of people with lived experience of homelessness, who strengthen engagement, improve outcomes, and shape more responsive programs. Despite persistent challenges such as low pay, limited professional development, and stigma, respondents reported significant impact across their communities. The series of essays accompanying the findings outlines what is needed to better support this workforce and create meaningful pathways for leadership.