Shelter Outcome* Program Participant Non-participant Estimated Effect Average Average of ProgramNights in Shelter 9.6 nights 32.2 nights -22.6 nightsSpent at least one 8.0% 14.5% -6.5 percentage pts.night in shelter Ever applied 9.3% 18.2% -8.9 percentage pts.for shelter *During two-year study periodSource: Rolston, H., Geyer, J. and Locke, G. (2013). Evaluation of the Homebase Community Prevention Program. Bethesda, MD: Abt Associates Inc. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/13vDXPA.