CT Interim Report on Development and Operating Costs of Permanent

This report summarizes the findings from our analysis of development and operating costs of  supportive housing in Connecticut. The final report for the study (forthcoming) will bring together an analysis of the costs of developing and operating supportive housing with the service utilization patterns of its residents. The hypothesis is that providing supportive housing results in reduced utilization of expensive emergency and crisis care and may increase participation in treatment and supports that contribute to greater housing stability. We plan to obtain and analyze service utilization data (including costs) for supportive housing tenants for the two year period before they entered supportive housing, during their stay, and (if applicable) after their departure to provide a broader assessment of the cost effectiveness of supportive housing.