Circumstances Preceding Homelessness
| Circumstance | Before Policy (2010–2012) (N = 15), n (%) | After Policy (2012–2016) (N = 297), n (%) | Rate Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for homelessnessa | |||
| Eviction | 2 (13.3) | 58 (19.5) | 0.06 (−0.11 to 0.24) |
| No longer able to stay with friends or family | 5 (33.3) | 210 (70.7) | 0.37 (0.13 to 0.62)b |
| Unable to pay rent | 0 (0.0) | 34 (11.5) | 0.11 (0.08 to 0.15)b |
| Loss of income or fired | 1 (6.7) | 3 (1.0) | −0.06 (−0.18 to 0.07) |
| Moved from another state or country | 3 (20.0) | 63 (21.2) | 0.01 (−0.20 to 0.22) |
| Unsafe housing | 5 (33.3) | 38 (12.8) | −0.21 (−0.45 to 0.04) |
| Domestic violence | 0 (0.0) | 31 (10.4) | 0.10 (0.07 to 0.14)b |
| Other | 2 (13.3) | 5 (1.7) | −0.11 (−0.30 to 0.06) |
| Unknown or not described | 1 (6.7) | 0 (0.0) | −0.07 (−0.19 to 0.06) |
| Location staying beforehanda | |||
| Own home | 7 (46.7) | 6 (2.0) | −0.45 (−0.70 to −0.19)b |
| With relatives | 5 (33.3) | 120 (40.4) | 0.07 (−0.17 to 0.32) |
| With friends | 3 (20.0) | 142 (47.8) | 0.28 (0.07 to 0.49)b |
| Street | 1 (6.7) | 30 (10.1) | 0.03 (−0.10 to 0.17) |
| Car | 1 (6.7) | 23 (7.7) | 0.01 (−0.12 to 0.14) |
| Other | 2 (13.3) | 9 (3.0) | −0.10 (−0.28 to 0.07) |