### Question
Can you define what supportive services means?


### Answer
**Supportive services** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1437e*:

> services designed to meet the special needs of residents

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

