The Balance of State Continuum of Care (BOSCOC) is comprised of the 80 rural counties in Ohio, covers all regions of the state, and represents diverse populations, needs, and capabilities. The Ohio Department of Development, Office of Housing and Community Partnerships (ODOD) and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) serve as the lead agencies for the BOSCOC.
To better facilitate local coordination and planning efforts, BOSCOC members have also formed city , county, or multi-county Continua of Care (CoC). These local CoCs address community-level planning, identify service gaps, and plan and prioritize new and renewal homeless assistance projects. However, to compete for federal funding available through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs, local CoCs in these 80 counties participate in the BOSCOC.
Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides resources to communities around the country through its Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs. ODOD and COHHIO coordinate the process and prepare the application for funding for the BOSCOC. To this end, the Advisory, Steering, Outcomes and Performance Committees, and the HMIS Core Group are in place to engage in planning and work related to the CoC application.
If you have any questions regarding the Ohio BOSCOC or if you need technical assistance to prepare your application, please email us at mailto:coc@cohhio.org.