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Rhode Island Continuum of Care (RICoC)

In Rhode Island, we have one statewide CoC. The Rhode Island Continuum of Care (RICoC) is a diverse coalition committed to assisting homeless and near-homeless Rhode Islanders to obtain housing, economic stability, comprehensive services, and an enhanced quality of life. The RICoC is also committed to:

  • Promote a communitywide commitment to employ best practices to end homelessness in Rhode Island;
  • Secure funding for efforts by providers and government entities to prevent homelessness and quickly re-house homeless individuals, unaccompanied youth, and families in Rhode Island, while minimizing the trauma and dislocation that homelessness causes to individuals, families, and communities;
  • Promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and
  • Optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families that experience homelessness.