The fundamental components of a Continuum of Care System:

• First, there must be an emergency shelter/assessment effort which provides immediate shelter and can identify an individual’s or family’s needs.



• The Second component offers transitional housing and necessary social services. Such services include substance abuse treatment, short-term mental health services, independent living skills, etc.



• The third and final component, and one which every homeless individual or family needs, is permanent housing or permanent supportive housing arrangements.