Spectrum's Single Room Occupancy (SRO), located on Maple Street in Burlington, provides supported housing for nine homeless youth, between the ages of 17-22, who are transitioning to independent living.  

The SRO has nine private rooms and shared bathrooms with common spaces for a kitchen, dining and living room.  Youth may stay in the program for up to 21 months or until their 22nd birthday.  The SRO is a collaboration between Spectrum and the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) who owns and manages the property.

Like the Shelter, the SRO is a voluntary program where youth are asked to follow the basic rules and complete the goals outlined in their plan of care.  They are responsible for paying an adjusted amount of rent (based on income).   

While in this program, youth continue to learn skills that will help them transition to and maintain a stable, long-term, housing situation when they leave the SRO.  Their plan of care reflects these goals as well as the resources and staff who will help them.

Youth who are successful in completing this program are eligible for a Section 8 certificate which is provided by the Burlington Housing Authority, and can be used anywhere in the continental United States.

 In 2009, 27 youth residents were sheltered at the SRO.