The RICoC Board and Membership meetings are held in person. The public may remotely view and listen to the meeting on Microsoft Teams (details below); however, people interested in participating in the meeting must be in person. How to join the meeting Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 214 927 […]
Intended audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system. Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will review the basics of co-occurring disorder and assessing crisis, as well as better understanding in outreaching population managing co-occurring disorders. She will uplift the value of trauma informed care and person-centered […]
The Pipeline Committee works to strengthen the RICoC’s collaboration and connection with other systems to increase non-CoC or ESG resource investment in housing and services for households in Rhode Island experiencing homelessness. Contact Information: Co-Chair – Michelle Brophy, brophy@bhddh.ri.gov Co-Chair—Charlie Thomas-Davison, ThomasDavison@wdchoc.org How to Join Click here to join the meeting on Microsoft Teams Meeting […]
Target Audience: Target Audience: Supervisory and Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP). Content covered will be relevant to both Recipient and Subrecipient agency staff. This session will provide an overview of the key activities involved in successfully managing […]
Intended Audience: Case managers, program managers, anyone who works in the homeless response system. Description: During this session, facilitator Daisy Hernandez, MSW, LCSW, will explore the purpose of stigma, its components and why they matter. She will engage participants in a comparison between stigma and bias and one's genuine self. Daisy will also talk about […]
The Constituent Advisory Committee consists of representatives who have lived experience of homelessness or housing instability. The committee provides feedback and policy recommendations to the CoC to ensure that those with lived experience are fully integrated into the formal decision-making structure. To join, please request the link to the virtual meeting from the RICoC Planning […]
The Governance Committee monitors the RICoC governance structure and evaluates how well it supports the RICoC’s work. This committee recommends changes to the governance structure when needed and outlines how the RICoC Governance Charter needs to be edited to reflect their recommendations. The committee also oversees elections for the Board of Directors. Contact Information: Chair […]
The Funding Committee works with the Collaborative Applicant to design and implement a consolidated application process for Rhode Island programs and projects seeking Continuum of Care funding. The Committee reviews and evaluates the performance of recipients of CoC funding and recommends actions to be taken against poor performers. The Committee also develops and oversees the […]
Intended Audience: Management Staff at CoC/YHDP Projects, including, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), Joint TH/RRH and Supportive Services Only (Coordinated Entry, Outreach, YHDP), and fiscal office staff at the recipient and subrecipient agencies with CoC grants. Description: This session will provide timely updates and strategies to help Continuum of Care (CoC) programs adapt […]
The Grievance Committee develops and oversees the operation of grievance procedures for informal and formal grievances of constituents and provider agencies. Contact Information: Chair—RICoC Board Member, Mike Burk, burk@dcyf.ri.gov The next meeting will be held in August 2025. Time and date to follow.