The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is a federal agency established in 1987 to coordinate the federal response to homelessness. It brings together various government departments and agencies to create a unified strategy aimed at preventing and ending homelessness across the country. USICH works with state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to implement effective solutions. The council also provides resources, data, and best practices to help communities develop their own plans to address homelessness, ensuring that efforts are comprehensive and collaborative.