My girlfriend and I are homeless and she is pregnant. were only 20 years old and need help.?

Question

Any suggestions other than salvation army? We've already been there

Answer 1

have you guys tried welfare programs, i don't know where you at but there has to be some kind of social services in your area that would give hotel vouchers. especially since your girlfriend is pregnant, there also should be some welfare to work programs, i can't believe the best thing people could come up with is oh get a job. like it's always that easy

Answer 2

Well there are always programs to help young mothers. but as for you im not sure....depending what country you are in and what state/province. I know in Canada there is a program called BESTBEGININGS and there they will help with a home and food and clothing and baby things for expectant mothers. Ask at the salvation army if there is any programs like that, as well there are always muliple homeless shelters in large citys so ask the people who work at the salvation army maybe they will be able to help you

I wish you and your girlfriend the best and hope all works out for you and your new family

Answer 3

I read her question over in society and culture, and some of the answers. Get a job seems to be the prevailing opinion. As I was once homeless myself I understand how hard getting a job can be. Are not on speaking terms with your family? Are you not speaking to them out of spite or is it something else. If that is what it is then I think it may be time to bite the bullet and get some familial help. If that is not an option then you need to find a church that helps homeless individuals, go to the county social services office and find out what kind of help you qualify for, and even though it is redundant, you need to get jobs and begin supporting yourselves. I was pregnant at 19 and I have been able to support my children on my own with very little income and no help from social services save from medical assistance once years ago. Start taking responsibility and support yourself and your girlfriend, nothing is more empowering than that.

Answer 4

The Salvation Army is a great organization that helps millions of people every year. Unfortunatly they do not have shelters that are equipt to service expecting mothers all over the US. They do have a few that are sparsely spread throughout the US and I know that they are servicing many of the women who are in need of the same attention that you are. You are young and if in good health could look into joining the military, you "can" find direction, discipline, values and character there that you could noticably apply to your life.

My wife was born in one of these shelters in 1971 in Birmingham Alabama. This shelter has been changed from an expecting mothers shelter to an abused/neglected youth education shelter. I work with people daily who face similar challenges in their lives and I give them the same advise that I send to you now.

There comes a time in our lives when we all need to seek the Lord and establish a relationship with Him that changes our lives in a positive way. God is the ultimate answer to all the questions in our lives. Jeremiah 33:3 says that we all need to call unto the Lord. Most people only do this on during the times when things are tough, do this daily both during the good and bad times. Rely on Him for all your needs and He will provide for every "NEED" you have.

I pray that you and your girlfriend find the love that God wants you to have, and then raise your child in a Christian environment. Love this blessing that will soon change your life and stop being a kid who searches for the quick fixes in life. If you can't support the conseqences of your (selfish, make me feel good) choices then don't expect others to pick up the slack for your poor and irresponsible choices. Become a man who makes adult decisions.

Praying for you,
Kevin

Answer 5

With regard to the pregnancy, the most important thing is to make sure your girlfriend is getting pre-natal care. Organizations like Planned Parenthood provide pre-natal care on a sliding fee scale. If you don't make any money, you won't have to pay. Please get her pre-natal care. Make sure she is eating well and see if the clinic can give her pre-natal vitamins with folic acid. All of this is very important to the health of the baby. No drugs, no smoking (not even second hand smoke) and no alcohol of course. Contact WIC (Women, Infants and Children) you should be able to get food coupons since she is pregnant.

To justwondering: every public library I've been to has free computers and internet access, in cities I see a lot of homeless persons using the computers especially in the middle of the day.

Answer 6

Oh I pray for both of you. You will have it so hard now that there's another mouth to feed. It's really weird but I've experienced/seen that having babies at 16-18 and especially 20 is all too common nowadays. You are not doing society a favor by bring another homeless child into the world! I'm not trying to insult you, just becareful next time, but this is so personal you know? I mean once the child is born you can have him or her stay with your family and they could raise him or her, but other than that! Close you legs!

Answer 7

where are you at now if you are homeless. maybe try the homeless shelter or habitat for humanity they will build you a house. Try a homeless shelter that has a shower so you can get cleaned up and hopefully someone will give you give you a job when you look for one. . Maybe try you families if you had problems with them maybe try to patch things up and ask them or help if you can.That is all the ideas i have. I hope things work out for you.

Answer 8

Do they have computers at the homeless shelter?

Just kidding. What city are you in?

Answer 9

Get a job even if you have to wash the floors at McDonalds. Once you get back into the working mode things will fall into place.

Answer 10

i think you sould go to a shelter they will give to you quicly.if you dont know the number of a shelter you can call 411 or i think is 311 try to call the information line okay.