This page combines partner roles, collaboration expectations, outreach practice standards, policy alignment, and implementation resources so the operational material is all in one place.
Roles & Responsibilities
A centralized process with strategic leadership among government and non-government partners is essential to success.
| Partner / Entity | Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Unhoused Solutions | Project Lead | Defines schedule; coordinates partners; manages MOUs; leads Project Outreach Connect; identifies funding. |
| CORE Outreach Teams | Outreach | Housing-focused outreach, crisis resolution, and housing placements through Diversion, RRH, PSH, and other pathways. |
| Non-Profit Providers | General Outreach | Build relationships, provide housing assistance, healthcare, legal, employment, and other service connections. |
| Kansas City Police Department | Law Enforcement | Supports engagement and first responder coordination; distributes warnings; enforces land use ordinances when needed. |
| Parks Department / CIDs / Public Space Partners | Public Safety | Share site context, public space concerns, property issues, and maintenance needs. |
| Public Works | Cleanup Support | Coordinates debris removal, bulky items, solid waste, dumpsters, staging, and cleanup crews. |
Practice Standards
All outreach teams and staff adhere to these core practice standards for effective engagement with unsheltered persons.
Policy Alignment
Kansas City’s policy framework includes notice, outreach, cleanup, personal property storage, post-removal notice, documentation, and emphasis areas.
Some conditions may require faster action when serious injury, death, structural compromise, or obstruction risks are present.
For encampments that are not immediate hazards or obstructions, notice and outreach steps are part of the process.
Outreach staff should connect people to alternatives and services before and during scheduled removal activities.
Personal property is separated from garbage or hazardous material when safe and practical, and storage/recovery rules apply.
Posting, cleanup, stored property, and post-removal notices should be documented according to City process.
Sites may require ongoing monitoring to maintain clearance and connect anyone returning to services.
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