Continuum of Care Information

Continuum of Care

The foundation of a CoC is a federally guided and assessed set of standards and operations of a homeless response system of care and provides outcome and community-needs-based funding to address homelessness. Together, we have realized what collaboration and a local CoC can do for Lubbock. It's what we invest in that potential together that makes all the difference for the community.

Yes we care about housing first, but not housing only. It takes a variety of providers and sectors with their resources and creative development when addressing increased needs with little resources. Alleviating poverty and ending homelessness is bigger than just the Continuum of Care (CoC). After working with several local agencies and sectors who are willing to have those critical discussions, along with field and federal experts, it is conclusive that our community will benefit overall from local-level coordination and diversified governance and support. We are eager and willing to take on a shared responsibility and accountability for Our Community.

Local Resources

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance regarding the Community Database please contact Edward Grady, System Administrator at data@echowtx.org

For technical assistance regarding Coordinated Entry please contact Michael Gallegos, Coordinated Entry Manager, at michael@echowtx.org

For technical assistance regarding CoC please contact Valerie Longoria, Executive Director at val@echowtx.org or Charlee Wentzel, Community Engagement and Operations Assistant at charlee@echowtx.org

Local Policies

National Guidelines
and Resources

Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing Brief

HUD CoC Program Resources and Training

HUD Exchange Resources

CoC Program

The CoC Program is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness by providing funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and State and local governments and promoting access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families.

To learn more click the following link:

CoC Program

CoC Toolkit

CoC Program Toolkit resources are provided to assist Continuum of Care (CoC) Lead Agencies, CoC Collaborative Applicants, and grant recipients and subrecipients to meet the specific requirements for which they are responsible. Resources assist with the establishment, governance, and operation of a CoC, as well as inform the implementation and operation of projects and the administration of grant funds.

To learn more about the CoC Toolkit, click the following link:

CoC Toolkit

CoC Virtual Binder

CoC Virtual Binders cover foundational topics from the Continuum of Care (CoC) with the goal to transfer basic knowledge to grantees in order to administer their projects more successfully. Each binder reflects a range of learning styles and offers a variety of ways to interact with the topics.

For more information and to explore the virtual binders, click the link below:

CoC Virtual Binder