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ERAPP: Key Facts and Findings
- Program services are effective. In the first 3.5 years of operation, 74% of clients have
moved to the appropriate next step placement in an average of 4.02 months. Average length of
stay for elders entering the shelter system without ERAPP services is estimated to be 24 months.
- Clients who exit the program successfully are able to maintain stable living arrangements
because of the support and comprehensive assessment the program provides. To date, the recidivism
rate is under 5%.
- Length of stay is increasing due to loss of 2 FTE case managers because of budget reduction.
- Clients continue to be somewhat frail, as approximately 8% are found to be in need of long term
care or residential treatment, or assisted living facilities. This is likely to increase, as the number
of referrals from medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals and respite care, is steadily
growing.
- Nearly one-third of program expenses are contributed in-kind by the Elders Living at Home Program
and the Pine Street Inn.
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