If you are on section 8, and not working, (like the man above) or not on social security (his mother was before she died) what do you do? My friends son recently lost his mother, they lived on section 8 for year because she was on social security and disabled. This man who lost his mother is left to live in the Sec 8 apartment. he has no money (he's months from being 18) and there is no family to help him. What can he do, to help him get on his feet. He hasn't even learned to drive yet, there is no money, he's just left with a sec 8 apartment and still has to finish high school. This is in Southern Indiana. Anyone got any advice on how he can stay in this apartment with being almost 17, and not having anyone else to live with (like family) His mother left him no money, and there wasn't an insurance policy. (There was no money to leave him) What can he do? Will he get kicked out of the apartment? (which would leave him homeless)
2007-01-05 12:19:07 · 12 answers · asked by JBWPLGCSE 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
there is very little he can do. he can get a p/t job and work towards an apartment, but sec 8 will no longer apply to him.
2007-01-05 12:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by JuJitsu_Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being that he isn't a legal adult yet, I'm pretty sure that he is going to have to go into the system (he won't be able to live in that apartment by himself). That really sucks seing that he just lost his mother and now he's going to get ripped out of his home, out of his school, and away from his friends. I don't know if this would apply since he isn't choosing to seperate himself from his mother, but maybe he can apply to be an emancipated minor. That is the only way I can think of to keep him out of the system. If there is any way possible for him to do this, it's not ideal, but definately a better scenerio. Please encourage him to do this. Is there any way he could come live with you at least until he turns 18? You do seem concerned for him, I don't know if that is a possibility, but it's just a few months of your life and it would mean the world to him. Please help him!
2007-01-05 12:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is months from being 18. He should just lay low in apartment and then try to apply for survivor's benefits from the state, and make sure he can keep the apartment. I'm sure section 8 knows by now his mother is deceased, and they will kick him out.
Right now, he is not legally suppose to be without a legal guardian, unless some family moves in with him until he is legal
2007-01-13 01:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by ladyimpossible1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His mother's benefits ended when she died, the son has to apply for the s-8 on his own, and I've never heard of any housing authority giving s-8 to a 17 year old.
Now, if it's a project based community, which means it's HUD, then there is a HUGE LONG waiting list that is possibly YEARS AND YEARS long, and the community has to go line by line through their waiting list, and yes the son can't stay in his mom's apartment.
If it's a s-8 voucher, then it's through the local housing authority.
Either way, there's no way around this, your friend is going to have to move.....
BTW I worked in the affordable housing industry for 5 years.
2007-01-05 12:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's still a minor so contact the Dept. of Child Welfare in the county...they can poosibly get him some months on welfare to finish highschool, learn to drive and be able to get a job. This is so sad that this young man is facing this after just losing his mom, and has no family! Contact all social organizations and churches for assistance with basic needs such as food, utilities, etc
2007-01-05 12:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about the section 8, but he should qualify for survivor benefit since he is a minor. Contact the Social Security Administration and they will set up an appointment and advise him of the necessary paperwork.
2007-01-05 12:24:01 · answer #6 · answered by ramogu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He will qualify for SSI until he is 18 atleast. He could emancipate himself,social service would help him because it is cheaper for them to keep him out of foster care....but...he should attempt to become a ward of the state...he will qualify for so many more things and they will pay for college until he is 23...he should take advantage of the services...foster care at 17 is not going to be such a nightmare because he is almost an adult...I know a foster child that is 20, so it is a possibility...she spends the majority of her time with her family, but goes home to sleep in the safe home of her foster mom...who she loves.
2007-01-05 12:35:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 12:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can be kicked out. However, he may want to call on the public for donations. He may want to get a job to pay the bills. Even if its a part-time job with minimum wage then the owner can see that he is trying to better his situation and pay bills. The owners/govt may work with the boy.
2007-01-05 12:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by sapphire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend needs to seek the advice of someone at the local Department of Human Services.
2007-01-05 12:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋