IN CONVERSATION: Decreasing, eliminating homelessness a focus of strategic plan through 2029

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - You can be part of the solution to decrease and even eliminate homelessness in North Central Florida.

The North Central Florida Continuum of Care leadership council released its strategic plan through 2029.

Some of the priorities include:

• End Veteran Homelessness by December 31, 2026
• Establish Emergency Shelter in Rural Counties (prioritizing Putnam County first)
• Streamline Landlord Relationships and Housing Access CoC-Wide
• Provide CoC-Wide Case Management Training and Implement a Universal Client File
• Strengthen Collaboration with All 7-County Law Enforcement
• Implement a Client Portal as Part of Coordinated Entry
• Facilitate Rapid Housing Through Strong Partner Collaboration
• Expand Permanent Supportive Housing
• Support Family Homelessness Prevention and Early Detection

“It allows us to take very specific and objective actions to ensure we’re not just counting the number of services being provided, but that we’re measuring how homelessness is being reduced. How people are being served in a higher-quality fashion, and ensuring that the services being provided have a meaningful impact for North Central Florida?” said Jacob Torner, Vice President of programs for the TaskForce for Ending Homelessness.

To read the full strategic plan, click here.

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