Work Groups of the Interagency Council on Homelessness

The State Interagency Council on Homelessness is tasked with focusing on specific policy issues impacting those experiencing homelessness in Maryland. Each work group focuses on a specific goal outlined within the Homeless Services Framework.

Homeless Services Framework

Youth and Young Adults Work Group - This work group focuses on housing and supportive services targeted to youth (up to age 25) that are experiencing homelessness. A summary of the objectives and progress made by this work group is outlined in the goal five of the Homeless Services Framework. For more information about the work group and about the upcoming meetings, please contact the Chair, Christina Drushel-Williams at christina.drushel@maryland.gov at the Governor’s Office for Children.

Health and Homelessness Work Group - Health improves once someone has attained housing, whether it is emergency, temporary or permanent supportive housing. This work group focuses on policy and practice that support improved health outcomes through housing.

A summary of the objectives and progress made by this work group is outlined in the goal three of the Homeless Services Framework. For more information about the work group and upcoming meetings, please contact the Chair, Olubukola Alonge, olubukola.alonge@maryland.gov of Maryland Department of Health.

Workforce Development Work Group - Having stable employment can make a significant difference for someone experiencing homelessness. This work group is focused on ensuring workforce development opportunities are reaching those experiencing homelessness statewide and to elevate best practices.

A summary of the objectives and progress made by this work group is outlined in goal six of the Homeless Services Framework. For more information about this work group and about the upcoming meetings, please contact the Chair, Erin Roth at erin.roth@maryland.gov with Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Prior Work Group - Veterans
This group met from 2014-2018 and created resources targeted to Veterans experiencing homelessness. A summary of the objectives and progress made by this workgroup is outlined in goal four of the Homeless Services Framework.

Please view the Veterans Homeless Resources.

For more information about the work of this group you can contact Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs.