COHHIO Programs
COHHIO offers a range of programs and services that help keep local providers current on new developments in the fields of homelessness and housing.
COHHIO manages the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoSCoC), which oversees planning efforts for local homeless programs in Ohio’s 80 non-urban counties. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) tracks and processes data to help evaluate these programs and make them more effective.
The Training and Technical Assistance program expands our member organizations’ knowledge and understanding of best practices via online and in-person training seminars, phone consultations and site visits. The TTA program also coordinates COHHIO’s annual statewide Housing Ohio conference in April.
COHHIO recognizes the inequities in the homeless and housing system. COHHIO’s Racial Equity Committee is taking a multilayered approach to ensuring equity is permeated throughout the system.
The Youth Housing Initiative seeks to reduce barriers that prevent Ohio’s homeless youth and young adults from gaining access to housing and services, and provides youth with the tools and information they need to navigate the system.
SOAR Ohio helps disabled, homeless Ohioans secure federal Social Security benefits so they can achieve greater stability and independence.
Housing Now for Homeless Families provides TANF funding to local nonprofits to help rehouse families with children that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
Healthy Beginnings at Home is a research study showing how stable, affordable housing can help improve birth outcomes and maternal health.
COHHIO’s Housing Information program offers tenants legal guidance, advocacy support, and education on housing issues. To access the Housing Information Line visit the Housing Information section of the website.
For more information on COHHIO’s public policy advocacy efforts, visit the Advocacy section of our website.
To find out out becoming a member of COHHIO, visit our membership page. COHHIO’s member organizations are also eligible for deep discounts on their workers’ compensation premiums through COHHIO’s group rating program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement on Gov. DeWine Signing HB 45
Jan. 6, 2023Amy Riegel, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, issued the following statement in response to Gov. DeWine signing HB 45 without vetoing several harmful housing related amendments: “We [...]
Workers’ Comp Update
January 2023 Attention COHHIO's organizational members! Please see the following updates about our Workers' Compensation Group from Sedgwick, our third party administrator. Safety Article relating to OSHA & PERRP Recordkeeping Workers Comp Article on Cost [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lame Duck Statehouse Exacerbates Ohio’s Affordable Housing Crisis
DEC. 21, 2022 Lame Duck Statehouse Exacerbates Ohio’s Affordable Housing Crisis Advocates Urge DeWine to Use Veto Pen State lawmakers not only missed the opportunity to address Ohio’s affordable housing shortage during the recent lame [...]
Help VETO Bad Housing Amendments!
During this week’s chaotic lame duck session, Statehouse leaders passed two last-minute amendments threatening the continued viability of affordable housing and the availability of Emergency Rental Assistance in Ohio. Please join us in urging the [...]
Affordable Housing Under Attack! (yet again)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEC. 14, 2022 Housing Advocates Oppose Tax Increase on Workforce and Senior Housing Properties Housing advocates warned Wednesday that a last-minute amendment that surfaced during the Statehouse’s lame duck session threatens the [...]
Request for Proposals: Homeless Systems Coordinated Entry Evaluator
The Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care is requesting proposals to evaluate and refine the Coordinated Entry (CE) system for all individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of [...]
Invest in Ohio’s Housing Recovery
(Updated November 2022) COHHIO and over 260 companies and organizations are asking Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly to make a one-time investment of Ohio's American Rescue Plan Act funds to address Ohio's [...]
State Invests in Housing to Reduce Infant Mortality
Sept. 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Invests in Housing to Reduce Infant Mortality The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio applauded the DeWine Administration’s commitment to supporting research on how housing access can [...]
Business Groups Support ARPA Investment in Affordable Housing
Several influential statewide business groups recently called on State leaders to invest a portion of Ohio's American Rescue Plan Act funds in affordable housing after the U.S. Department of Treasury issued revised guidelines simplifying the [...]
