Mission Statement

To empower all citizens of Carroll County to be self-sufficient, have stable housing and a safe, healthy life by maximizing community collaboration.

Vision Statement

One community — home for all.

Membership

Established by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners in April 1997, the Carroll County Circle of Caring Homelessness Board (CoCHB) is a voluntary advisory board composed of engaged citizens and representatives from organizations within Carroll County’s continuum of care. This includes outreach, engagement and assessment, prevention, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services.

The CoCHB includes members representing various subpopulations impacted by homelessness, including individuals who are currently or formerly homeless. Membership also reflects the broad network of organizations and service providers working to assist residents in need throughout Carroll County, Maryland.

Meetings

Regular meetings are held in person (attendance strongly encouraged) at Exploration Commons, with a virtual participation option available.
Schedule: Second Tuesday of every other month, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

2026: January, March, May, July, September, November.

Community participation in CoCHB meetings is welcome.

CoCHB Co-Chairpersons

• Celene E. Steckel, Director, Carroll County Government Department of Citizen Services

• Stephanie Halley, Chief Executive Officer, Westminster Rescue Mission

Contact Information

Jason Martin
Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant, Department of Citizen Services
jcmartin@carrollcountymd.gov

To learn more about the Carroll County Circle of Caring Homelessness Board, please review the Governance and Policy Statements located in the left-hand menu or sidebar.