Table 2.
Extent to Which Caseworkers Reported Engaging In Different Referral Strategies
| Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CG needs housing | CW made housing referral | Referral in case plan | |
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| Providing caregiver with information | |||
| Suggested caregiver should obtain housing services | 27% | 53% | 61% |
| Provided caregiver with names and numbers of housing service providers | 32% | 64% | 69% |
| Followed up with caregiver to see if housing services were provided | 14% | 28% | 46% |
| Actively assisted caregiver | |||
| Accompanied caregiver to appointment to apply for housing services | 4% | 7% | 10% |
| Made appointment for caregiver to apply for housing services | 4% | 8% | 12% |
| Assist caregiver with completing or filing application for housing services | 9% | 18% | 22% |
Note: CG = caregiver; Sample 1 N=873; Sample 2 N=509; Sample 3 N=286; strategies are not mutually exclusive.