CoC Implementation Structure Affinity Group Registration

Introduction
In 2019, the Continuum of Care adopted the Implementation Structure (IS), formerly known as the Action Agenda, to enact the strategic vision of the CoC. The IS fosters collaboration and communication while allowing the community to engage in targeted decision-making. It spurs action, innovation, and implementation, making the continuum more responsive than a long-term strategic plan. The IS supports regular review of data to track progress toward preventing and ending homelessness and responding to the community’s immediate needs.

Affinity Groups are one of the key components of the CoC Implementation Structure, along with People with Lived Experience, Lead Agencies, and Lines of Action.

Registration Request
The form below lists questions 1-9 that must be completed as part of your Registration Request submission.

Approval Information
Affinity Groups Registration and approval as part of the CoC IS will be reviewed and approved as part of the CoC IS by the CoC Implementation Structure Lead Project Managers and CoC Board Chair. If additional guidance is needed about the Affinity Group joining the CoC IS, the request will be brought to the Executive Committee of the Board. If needed, Affinity Group requestors can request to meet directly with the Executive Committee.

Questions about Affinity Groups? Email CoCPrograms@allchicago.org.

1. Your Full Name *This question is required.

2. Your Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Your Organization or Affiliation (i.e. Agency Name, Service Providers Commission, Youth Action Board)

5. Are you considered one of the leaders of the Affinity Groups for which you are registering?

6. Please list the leaders and/or primary points of contact of the Affinity Group. If you are the only one, leave blank.

7. Do you have or intend to recruit members of lived experience to be part of your Affinity Group?

8. What is the name of your Affinity Group?
*This question is required.

9. What is the purpose of your Affinity Group? What types of things do you anticipate your Affinity Group would work on? (A brief sentence or two is sufficient.)
*This question is required.

10. What types of people or groups should join your Affinity Group? (i.e. providers serving a specific target population, or operating a certain program model type.)
*This question is required.