New Continuum of Care Website

Please visit the new McHenry County Continuum of Care website at: https://www.mchenrycountyhomeless.org/

HUD Equal Access Rule Assessment Tool Now Available:

PREVIEW - Equal Access Agency Assessment Tool - This is a preview of the tool. It is recommended to visit the HUD Exchange to download the full access to the tool.

HUD Exchange - Equal Access Agency Assessment Tool

The Equal Access Rule Assessment Tool has been updated and re-released. This tool provides specific action steps for HUD recipients and subrecipients to meet the requirements of the Equal Access Rule in shelters and other facility settings.

The tool covers:

• Requirements regarding the creation of policies and procedures
• The responsibility to train staff and contractors
• Communication to residents about their rights and protections
  
  

Prioritization and Reallocation Plans for 2021 CoC Competition:

2021 CoC Prioritization Plan

McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Strategic Plan

The proposed McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness 2019-2022 Strategic Plan can be found by clicking the link below. 

Strategic Plan to End Homelessness 2019 - 2023

2020 CoC Competition

All 2019 grants were renewed by HUD due to COVID-19. There was no 2020 CoC Competition.

2019 CoC Competition

IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2019 Collaborative Application
IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2019 Ranking and Priority List
FY 2019 CoC Competition NOFA
FY 2019 CoC Competition Timeline
IL-500 McHenry County CoC Reallocation Plan
IL-500 McHenry County CoC Prioritization Plan
FY 2019 Final Renewal Ranking Tool/Rubric
FY 2019 Final New/Bonus Ranking Tool/Rubric
FY 2019 Final Presentation Scoring Sheet - Renewal Projects
FY 2019 Final Presentation Scoring Sheet - New/Bonus Projects

 2018 CoC Competition

• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2018 Collaborative Application 
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2018 Ranking and Priority List
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC Prioritization and Ranking Policy
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC Reallocation Plan
• FY 2018 Renewal Ranking Tool
• FY 2018 New/Bonus Ranking Tool
• FY 2018 Oral Presentation Score Tool
• FY 2018 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
  

2017 Collaborative Application and Priority Listing

• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2017 Collaborative Application   
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2017 Ranking and Priority List   
• FY 2017 Renewal Project Scoring Rubric
• FY 2017 New/Bonus Project Scoring Rubric
• FY 2017 McHenry County CoC Prioritization Plan
• FY 2017 McHenry County CoC Reallocation Plan

2016 Collaborative Application and Priority Listing

• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2016 Collaborative Application
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2016 Ranking and Priority List
• FY 2016 Renewal Project Scoring Rubric
• FY 2016 New/Bonus Project Scoring Rubric

2015 Collaborative Application and Priority Listing

• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2015 Collaborative Application
• IL-500 McHenry County CoC FY 2015 Ranking & Priority
  
  
  

Homeless Study for McHenry County Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Information

Strategic Plan to End Homelessness 2016-2018            ESG Policies and Procedures Manual

WHAT IS A CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC)?

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a Continuum of Care is "a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximize self-sufficiency."

In McHenry County, the Continuum of Care (CoC) is a volunteer and collaborative effort by organizations represented all throughout the County. The McHenry County Planning and Development Department serves as the Planning Lead, Collaborative Applicant, and Homeless Management Information System (data) lead for the McHenry County Continuum of Care, therefore playing a lead role in coordinating efforts of the volunteer CoC board and its broader membership.

The McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness assists in the coordination and development of services and housing for homeless and low-income persons with housing needs through planning, education and advocacy.

• Provide knowledge to and engage the general population of McHenry County to understand the at-risk population facing homelessness.
• Educate service providers on best practices in addressing housing needs.
• Identify housing needs for homeless and low-income persons in McHenry County.
• Support planning and development of services to meet prioritized housing needs within McHenry County.
• Obtain and sustain permanent housing solutions.
• Sustain a united coalition of community systems and individuals.
• Assist the homeless and near homeless in obtaining housing, economic stability, and an enhanced quality of life through comprehensive and collaborative services.
  
  

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MCHENRY COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE?

Membership shall be comprised of individuals and agencies concerned with the development and coordination of homeless assistance programs.  Membership is open.  Participants include:

• Homeless or formerly homeless individuals and families
• Housing Developers and Landlord Organizations
• Neighborhood Groups
• Non-profit organizations
• Healthcare Providers 
• Representatives of Business and Financial Institutions
• Representatives of Organized Labor
• Representatives of Private Foundations and Funding Organizations
• Social Service Providers
• State and Local Government Agencies
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Volunteer Individuals
• Concerned Citizens 
  
  

HOW OFTEN DOES THE CONTINUUM MEET?

The Continuum of Care meets monthly to discuss and plan for the providing of necessary services for the homeless of McHenry County. Please reach out to McHenryCountyComDev@mchenrycountyil.gov if interested in learning more about attending meetings, joining the CoC, or collaborating!

Current CoC Documents (for review and meeting purposes): 

McHenry County CoC Memorandum of Understanding and Conflict of Interest Statement

McHenry County CoC Bylaws