Purpose
The purpose of the county-wide Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) is to lead, facilitate, and provide oversight for the implementation of the countywide plan to address homelessness, as approved by the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. Centralized and collaborative leadership and oversight of the countywide plan to address homelessness will increase partner participation and service coordination, increase programmatic efficiencies, and enhance accountability of program delivery. “Homeless Services” includes both housing services and supportive services.

Role
The role of the HSOC is to:

1. Serve as the Governing Board for San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care. The term Continuum of Care is defined as set forth at 24 C.F.R. 578.3.
2. Provide a planning and policy development forum, with local jurisdiction and public and private service providers actively participating.
3. Compile and monitor data and information regarding the number of homeless persons and service utilization, working with service providers and local jurisdictions
4. Advise service providers of opportunities and best practices to improve access to and strengthen homeless services
5. Advocate for and provide local jurisdictions with recommendations on public funding allocations, based upon local needs and prioritized objectives within the countywide plan to address homelessness
6. Work with public and private partners, donors and grant makers to establish financial resources for service implementation, coordination and sustainability.