Ad Hoc Committees

Periodically, the RTFH needs to complete specific, time limited tasks in order to comply with regulatory demands or to advance its goals and objectives. At the request of the Board, a temporary Task Group or Ad Hoc Committee may be formed to complete the identified task. These groups perform specific functions associated with completion of the task and are guided by and report to one of the established RTFH groups which may include the Board or a Committee. 

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Ad Hoc Committee on Addressing Homelessness Among Black San Diegans

In July 2020 the CoC board approved the creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Addressing Homelessness Among Black San Diegans. According to the 2020 Point-In-Time (PIT) count, people who are black accounted for 21% of the unsheltered population and 30% of the sheltered population, while only accounting for 5.5% of the general population in San Diego County. The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee is to explore the factors contributing to disparities among people who are black experiencing homelessness, listen and engage in extensive public dialogue with community stakeholders, and to develop a series of recommendations that the CoC can take to better understand and address the pathway to housing.

Community Engagement Subcommittee

The Ad Hoc AHABSD Committee strives to actively listen to the community, especially those with lived experience. The Community Engagement Subcommittee was formed to lead and design community participation and collaboration processes in order to listen to critical voices in San Diego. The input received through the community engagement activities from key stakeholders and people with lived experience will further inform the overall recommendations from the AHABSD Ad Hoc Committee to the CoC Advisory Board for adoption.

Ad Hoc Committee on Aging, Health, and Homelessness

Previously operating as two separate entities – the Aging and Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee and the Health and Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee – this unified group was formed to address the growing number of older adults experiencing homelessness, a population with distinct and complex needs. The committee works to identify these unique needs and develop targeted recommendations, fostering collaboration among housing, health, and social service providers to better serve unsheltered individuals.

By promoting integrated best practices and facilitating smoother transitions between health and homeless service systems, the committee takes a holistic approach to care. It also develops strategies and use cases to link systems through data, aiming to enhance the Continuum of Care and support housing attainment for people who are unsheltered and in need of healthcare. These efforts take into account regional variations in needs and available resources.

To inform its work, the committee may organize focus groups, conduct surveys, or engage in key informant interviews, actively incorporating the voices of those with lived experience. Membership includes representatives from hospital and healthcare systems, housing and homelessness service providers, individuals with lived experience, and 2-1-1.

Ad Hoc Youth Committee

 The Ad Hoc Youth Committee advises the CoC on strategies to prevent and end homelessness among youth and young adults, including those exiting systems such as foster care or juvenile justice. The committee works to improve services and housing options tailored to the unique needs of youth.

Key functions include:

• Identifying gaps and barriers in the youth homelessness response system
• Promoting low-barrier, age-appropriate, and trauma-informed services
• Strengthening coordination with youth-serving systems (e.g., child welfare, education, behavioral health)
• Supporting youth access to coordinated entry and appropriate housing resources
• Informing CoC policies, planning, and funding processes related to youth homelessness

The committee supports the development of a more effective and responsive system for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Ad Hoc Justice-Impacted Committee

The Ad Hoc Justice-Impacted Committee supports the San Diego Continuum of Care’s regional goals by addressing the unique needs of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who are justice-impacted. The committee focuses on ending the criminalization of homelessness, preventing system exits into homelessness, and promoting equity across housing and service systems.

Through cross-sector collaboration, the committee works to:

• Strengthen coordination with criminal justice and reentry systems
• Advocate for low-barrier, housing-focused solutions
• Expand access to permanent housing and supportive services
• Build a system rooted in equity, inclusion, and prevention

This committee advances the vision of a regional, coordinated response that reduces homelessness among justice-involved individuals and supports long-term stability.