Statewide Planning Council
- Each region of Indiana has a planning council
- Overall planning body for initiatives aimed at ending homelessness in Indiana
- Comprehensive approach to develop, operate and improve Indiana's continuum of homeless solutions
- Broad range of systems and expertise in the housing field
Fort Wayne Area Planning Council on Homelessness
- Part of Region 3
- Established within last 10 years
- More formally organized and staffed in 2009/10 in order to align with HUD's new funding objectives around homelessness
- Leads creation of the local Continuum of Care
Planning Council Membership
- Public Housing Authority
- Homeless Shelters
- Public Schools
- Non-profit Agencies
- Local Government
- United Way
- Public Health Services Agencies & Providers
- Private Organizations
- Faith-based Organizations