Kane County Housing Continuum of Care
The mission of the Kane County Continuum of Care is to end homelessness in Kane County.
The Continuum of Care Kane County was created in 1999 and includes Kane County’s CDBG Program Area and the Cities of Aurora and Elgin. The Continuum consists of organizations and agencies that assist individuals and families that are at-risk of being homeless or are in various stages of homelessness. These social service agencies provide outreach, assessment, intake, emergency shelter, permanent housing, permanent supportive housing and supportive Services. The Continuum is responsible for the coordination of all of the social service agencies throughout the County to ensure that all gaps and overlaps in services are addressed.
The Continuum has participated in HUD’s annual SuperNOFA grant process since 1999. On the average the Continuum receives $1.5 million annually. The Continuum’s participation in the annual Continuum of Care grant process has allowed many agencies over the years to fund needed social service programs and increase the availability of affordable housing for families and individuals that are at-risk of being homeless or who are homeless throughout Kane County.
Continuum of Care membership is open throughout the year, to agencies that serve Kane County's homeless residents and individuals that have an interest in ending homelessness in Kane County.
For more information about the Continuum of Care programs, please contact Nisreen Wakileh, Continuum of Care Coordinator at: wakilehnisreen@kanecountyil.gov
Coordinated Entry System (CES)
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Kane County. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment and follows a prioritization plan to refer youth, individuals, and families to housing. The assessment is available to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identify, or marital status.
To find a Coordinated Entry Access Point, please click here.
2024 CoC Approved Consolidated Application and Project Priority List
