### Question
How does COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES define supportive services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3056p*, **supportive services** is defined as:

> services, such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, and needs-related payments, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this subchapter, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3056p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IX-COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES**

