City of St. Louis Department of Human Services - Homeless Services Division

As the administrator of federal, state, and local funds, the City of St. Louis - Dept. of Human Services - Homeless Services Division offers a comprehensive approach to addressing the diverse needs of unhoused individuals and families in the city.

The Homeless Services Division serves as the Collaborative Applicant for the St. Louis City Continuum of Care (CoC), ensuring the renewal of over $13 million in permanent housing funding each year. The division works to fund the most effective programs, reduce service duplication, and foster innovative program design.

The division's Client Services Team actively engages with the unhoused population, facilitating access to permanent housing resources. Through outreach, data collection, and collaboration with service providers, the team helps individuals secure housing daily. The division also funds various community programs, provides outreach and emergency supplies, and ensures consistent data collection and reporting, which strengthens the CoC's access to funding. By fostering communication and understanding among agencies, the division contributes to a united effort in addressing homelessness.