About Us
Addressing homelessness in Kings County requires an effective and coordinated response, with committed organizations and individuals working across sectors and jurisdictions to yield the desired outcomes.
Established by the Kings County Board of Supervisors on April 30, 2019, the purpose of the Kings County Homelessness Collaborative is to advise and assist the County efforts to address homelessness issues affecting the community and report to the Kings County Board of Supervisors on a periodic basis. The Homelessness Collaborative will assist community leaders in the assessment of the community’s homeless, including strengths and gaps in the current system, and develop strategies to meet unmet needs. The Homelessness Collaborative will also make recommendations on policies that will improve strategies, goals, and funding resources to address homelessness.
Assisting the County in assessing the community's homeless population and services, including strengths and gaps in the current system (including rural and/or underserved areas), and help to develop strategies (short term and long term) to meet unmet needs.
Recommend policies that improve quality of life for homeless persons.
Make recommendations on strategies, goals, and funding resources to address homelessness within the county.
Encourage support for the development and implementation of effective homeless programs and services.
Align current efforts and identify/prevent the creation of redundant services.
Develop recommendations for participating agencies relevant to existing and proposed legislation on homelessness.
Assist in the production of written reports for presentation to the Board of Supervisors. Present an annual report to the Board of Supervisors.
With the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, advocate for increased action to improve the situation of homeless persons.
Such other duties as assigned by the Board of Supervisors.
