Long Beach Continuum of Care
The Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) is a collaborative network of community organizations, public agencies, and other partners working together to prevent and end homelessness in Long Beach. The CoC brings together a broad range of stakeholders—including nonprofit service providers, housing developers, faith-based organizations, healthcare agencies, local businesses, people with lived experience of homelessness, and other community members—to ensure a coordinated, comprehensive response to homelessness.
The CoC is responsible for planning and overseeing a system of housing and services that meets the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. This includes:
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Coordinating Services: Ensuring that outreach, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing programs, and supportive services are well-connected and accessible.
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Strategic Planning: Developing strategies to reduce homelessness, address gaps in services, and expand access to safe, stable housing.
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Federal Funding Oversight: Managing federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support local homeless assistance programs.
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Community Engagement: Involving the community, including people with lived experience, in decision-making to create solutions that reflect real needs.
The City of Long Beach serves as the designated Lead Entity for the CoC. In this role, the Cityis responsible for organizing and guiding the collaborative’s efforts, applying for and administering HUD funding, managing the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
Through strong partnerships and coordinated planning, the Long Beach CoC works to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring, while advancing long-term solutions that help all residents find and maintain permanent housing.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – RFP HSB-2024-004 Long Beach Continuum of Care Builds
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – RFP HSB-2024-004 Long Beach Continuum of Care Builds
The City of Long Beach (City), Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department), Homeless Services Bureau (HSB) is seeking proposals from nonprofit housing developers for capital Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project(s) located within the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) boundaries. The Long Beach Continuum of Care jurisdiction encompasses the 52 square-mile jurisdiction of Long Beach. This RFP aims to identify and review capital projects for potential funding consideration by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Access RFP HSB-2024-004: HERE
Access RFP HSB-2024-004 Addendum 1: HERE
Access RFP HSB-2024-002 Addendum 2: HERE
Notice of Intent to Award- HSB-2024-004: HEREImportant Dates and Deadlines:
- RFP Release Date: October 8, 2024
- Deadline for Questions: October 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Posting of Q&A: October 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Proposal Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services will offer general technical assistance for the RFP throughout the proposal period. To ensure timely assistance, all questions must be submitted in writing via email to HSB-Procurement@longbeach.gov by the deadline. Please note that inquiries made via phone will not be addressed. Questions are due to the City no later than October 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM; Answers will be posted on the website by October 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Questions received after the allotted period will not be answered.
Submission Guidelines:
- Proposals must be submitted online by the deadline—no late applications will be accepted.
- Paper or emailed submissions will not be considered.
For further details or assistance, contact the Homeless Services Bureau via email at HSB-Procurement@longbeach.gov.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – RFP HSB-2024-002 TAY RAPID REHOUSING
The City of Long Beach (City), Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department), is seeking proposals from non-profit agencies to provide operations and supportive services for the Long Beach Rapid Rehousing (RRH) for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. The TAY RRH Program is designed to address the needs of youth between the ages of 18 and 24 experiencing homelessness. A TAY-specific RRH Program is essential to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. Designing and delivering services in accordance with Housing First principles is necessary to ensure that services are as flexible and supportive as is needed by participants of the program.
Access RFP HSB-2024-002: HERE
Access RFP HSB-2024-002 Addendum 1: HERE
Notice of Intent: HERE
Important Dates and Deadlines:
- RFP Release Date: September 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Deadline for Questions: September 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Posting of Q&A: September 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Proposal Submission Deadline: October 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services will offer general technical assistance for the RFP throughout the proposal period. To ensure timely assistance, all questions must be submitted in writing via email to HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov by the deadline. Please note that inquiries made via phone will not be addressed. Questions are due to the City no later than September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM; Answers will be posted on the website by September 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Questions received after the allotted period will not be answered.
Submission Guidelines:
- Proposals must be submitted online by the deadline—no late applications will be accepted.
- Paper or emailed submissions will not be considered.
For further details or assistance, contact the Homeless Services Bureau via email at HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RFP NO. HSB-2024-003 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 2024 CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT PROGRAM NEW PROJECTS
On August 1st, 2024 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Continuum of Care Grant Program. The City of Long Beach is issuing a Request for Proposals from organizations to participate in a consolidated application to HUD. Applications to this RFP will only be available online by the scheduled release date. All agencies eligible for renewal can be found HERE.
FY 2024-2025 Continuum of Care Consolidated Application
FY 2024-2025 Continnum of Care Priority Listing
Access 2024-2025 Renewal Project Application HERE.
Renewal Project Application PDF HERE.
RENEWAL APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Release: 8/27/2024
Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting: 9/6/2024
RFP Questions End: 9/3/2024
Posting of Q&A: 9/5/2024
Submission Deadline: 9/12/2024
Renewal Project FAQ
Access 2024-2025 NEW Project Application HERE.
New Project Application PDF HERE.
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Release: 8/27/2024
Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting: 9/6/2024
RFP Questions End: 9/3/2024
Posting of Q&A: 9/5/2024
Submission Deadline: 9/12/2024
New Project FAQ
No paper or emailed copies of the application will be accepted. Online submittal is required for this RFP. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For more information, email the Homeless Services Bureau at HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
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OPTIONAL - PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE FOR CITY OF LONG BEACH 2024-2025 RENEWAL PROJECTS RFP:- September 6, 2024, 11:00AM - 12:00 PM
- Zoom via Web: Access HERE.
- September 6, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Zoom via Web: Access HERE.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS:
- RFP
- Attachments
- Frequently Asked Questions
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HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Long Beach Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a secure database used by service providers throughout the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) to record information about individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HMIS helps coordinate care, connect people to the right resources, and avoid duplicate services.
The Long Beach HMIS is also linked with neighboring jurisdictions, including Los Angeles and Orange County, allowing for regional data sharing and collaboration. This connection helps ensure that people who move between jurisdictions can access services without interruption and that agencies across the region can work together more effectively.
All information entered into HMIS is kept strictly confidential and is only shared with authorized service providers to improve care and support for people experiencing homelessness.
By tracking services and outcomes, HMIS helps the City and its partners better understand homelessness, improve service delivery, and evaluate the effectiveness of local and regional programs.
Long Beach Clarity Website:
https://longbeach.clarityhs.com/login
Clarity Help Center:
https://get.clarityhs.help/hc/en-us
HMIS Documents:LB HMIS PPI Consult & LB ROI_r20230809
Clarity General Workflow
Clarity FAQ release 1 2020.11.03Data Quality Submission guides:
HMIS DQ Plan
LB CoC DQ Report Guide
DQ Submission GuideIntake Forms:
CoC Project Intake HMIS 2020
CoC Project Status HMIS 2020
CoC Project Exit HMIS 2020
VA Combine Project Intake HMIS
VA Combined Project Status HMIS
VA Combined Project Exit HMISHMIS Resources:
HMIS Policy and Procedures
HMIS Data Quality Plan
HMIS Privacy Notice
HMIS Security Plan
HMIS Agency Participation Form
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Previous CoC Applications
Long Beach CoC 2023 Consolidated Application
On September 12, 2023, the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) Board voted to approve the recommended Priority Listing for the HUD FY 2023 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The 2023 Long Beach Consolidated Application, including all attachments, project applications, and priority listing, will be submitted to HUD by September 28, 2023. Each application component will be available in the links below. For additional information, email HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.Long Beach CoC 2023 Consolidated Application
I. 2023 CoC Application
II. FY 2023 CoC Eligible Project ApplicationsFY 2023 CoC Renewal Project Applications
Alphabetical by Project Name:
FY 2023 CoC New Project Applications
Alphabetical by Project Name:Lutheran Social Services - It's a New Day (Expansion) Interval House - Joint Domestic Violence Transitional Housing - Rapid Rehousing (Expansion) City of Long Beach DHHS - Keys to Health II
III. Project Priority ListingThe Priority Listing reflects the approved list of ranked renewal and new projects for inclusion in Long Beach's application to HUD's FY 2023 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.IV. Ranking and Review
- Minutes from CoC Special Board Meeting
- Minutes from the September 12, 2023 CoC Board Meeting
- New Project Evaluation Tool-DV
- New Project Evaluation Tool- Non-DV
- CoC NOFO Scoring & Prioritization Policy
This information is available in an alternative format by request to the Homeless Services Bureau at HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
Esta información está disponible en un formato alternativo por petición a la División de Bureau para Desamparados en HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
FY 2022 Long Beach CoC Special NOFO Consolidated ApplicationOn October 4, 2022, the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) Board approved the final Priority Listing for the HUD FY 2022 CoC Program Special Notice of Funding Opportunity Unsheltered Homelessness submission. The 2022 Long Beach Special NOFO Consolidated Application, including all attachments, project applications, and priority listing, will be submitted to HUD by October 20, 2022. Each application component will be available in the links below. For additional information, email HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.FY 2022 Long Beach CoC Special NOFO Consolidated Application
I. FY 2022 CoC Special NOFO Application
II. FY 2022 CoC Special NOFO List of Eligible Project ApplicationsFY 2022 CoC Special NOFO New Project Applications
Alphabetical by Project Name:HMIS - Unsheltered Housing4Health(Families) Keys to Health Planning Project - Unsheltered SSO CES Project SSO Project Doorway SSO Street Outreach Unified Funding Agency - Unsheltered III. Project Priority Listing
The Priority Listing reflects the approved list of ranked new projects for inclusion in Long Beach's application to HUD's FY 2022 CoC Program Special Notice of Funding Opportunity Unsheltered Homelessness.IV. Ranking and Review
- Minutes from the July 12, 2022 CoC Board Meeting
- Minutes from the August 17, 2022 CoC Special Board Meeting
- Minutes from the October 4, 2022 CoC Board Meeting
- New Project Evaluation Tool
This information is available in an alternative format by request to the Homeless Services Bureau at HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
Esta información está disponible en un formato alternativo por petición a la División de Bureau para Desamparados en HomelessServicesAdmin@longbeach.gov.
