Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM) helps young moms and their children develop the skills they need to build strong families in a safe, encouraging environment.

Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM) began in January 2002 when a group of concerned community members met to address the problems that young, single mothers face when trying to make a safe and suitable home for themselves and their child(ren).

Some of us were once young mothers, and some of us worked with young mothers.

"(In a housing program for young mothers) there should be support...so you're not just there, day to day, with no plan. You need support to set goals and deal with things."

- Focus Group Participant, 20 year-old mother.