The Department of Social Services is closed on Friday, April 26th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. All verifications can be dropped off in our drop box located outside of the lobby during that time.
The Department of Social Services is closed on Friday, April 26th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. All verifications can be dropped off in our drop box located outside of the lobby during that time.
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About Continuum of Care
JOIN US IN OUR COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS
CoC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATION MEMBER APPLICATION
Please submit your completed application at the link below. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Homeless Services Division at [email protected].
The PWA CoC is comprised of local and county government, non-profit providers, faith-based organizations, outreach organizations, and citizens at large.
Homeless Services is committed to preventing and ending homelessness. Through our Coordinated Entry System (CES) we strive to immediately assess the needs of households seeking assistance and quickly connect them to the most appropriate resource for their circumstances. Contact the Coordinated Entry System (703) 792-3366 (TTY: 711). Click here for more information about CES.
Prince William Area Continuum of Care (PWA CoC) promotes community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. The goal of the PWA CoC is to quickly re-house homeless households to minimize trauma and dislocation. PWA CoC promotes access to effective utilization of mainstream programs; and optimizes self-sufficiency among households experiencing homelessness.
What is the PWA CoC Point in Time (PIT) Count?
The PIT is an annual count of persons experiencing homelessness on a single night each year in January as required by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The Prince William County Department of Social Services (DSS) is the lead for the Prince William Area Continuum of Care (PWA CoC), which includes the areas of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
Why is the PIT Count Important?
The PIT provides a “snapshot” of the nature and extent of homelessness in our area. The data collected during the count is used to inform funding decisions, support services and resource planning, as well as, raise public awareness about homelessness.
Encampment Survey
We also need your help identifying locations where persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness may be sleeping. This information will help us ensure full coverage of our CoC as well as a more accurate count. Please click the link below to complete the “Encampment Survey” for each known location.