The Supported Housing Program (SHP) provides affordable housing and comprehensive support services to former foster youth, aged 18-24. The two year program serves to help bridge the gap between foster care and self-sustained independence by continuing to offer supportive services in the form of financial assistance, case management, educational and vocational supports, life skills training, and mental health services. SHP participants live in two bedroom apartments scattered throughout the city of Hayward. Youth have the option of assuming the lease and remaining in their apartment at the conclusion of the program.