So I'm 27 weeks pregnant jobless and homeless.....?

Question

My lease was up at the end of january and i lost my job at the end of nevomber have had no luck getting another job keep getting told i dont meet the qualifications, never had that problem before. Cant find housing anywhere, i've been bouncing around from my friends houses but running out of places to go. does anyone have any help to offer as in what i can do? please im despreate.

Answer 1

Look for a woman's shelter in your town. They always have room or if not they will tell you where you can go where there is room. Good luck. I was homeless and jobless while pregnant. I had to stay in a shelter too. It's hard but life happens. It gets better. Worry about you and the baby.

Answer 2

go and see your local council asap and see if you can speak to a homeless officer as they can assist you with finding accommodation even if its only temporary. They will likely need proof of pregnancy and proof that your lease has run out and when. If you have no success there then contact your local citizens advice or shelter which deal with housing problems. As your now not working see your social security office about applying for benefits. They can also assist you with finding another job either before or after your baby is born. Another option for housing would be to private let however alot of landlords dont accept people on dss but there are some out there and the homeless officer at your local council should be able to put you in the right direction. A letter from the friend or friends that your staying with stating your situation and that they cannot keep 'putting' you up anymore may well help the council assist you with your housing problem. Ensure that you keep up to date with your midwife appointments and you could even ask them for any advice as they may know of somewhere in your area that helps pregnant, homeless mums. good luck and stay strong, I am sure that things will work out.

Answer 3

And I assume you're using the internet in a public library or friends/family. I hope thats the case otherwise you'll raise some eyebrows.

Your first priority is find a new job. Not all jobs require special qualifications !!! You are pretty articulate, you can have jobs here and there, unless you have been appliying for specific positions that do require experience or education.
Work as Bank tellers, Store cashier, ... no job is shameful as long as you work for your money.

The housing will happen only if you have money to pay up front for the first and last in general + fees if any. So work first while you keep your eyes open for a place.

Answer 4

i am more worried about where u r right now. u obviously do not have family whom u can turn to so does this mean u r with someone safe? if not the church or advice bureau are the best options u never mentioned adoption as an option so if u r serious about having this baby and keeping it u must go 4 help now. not later i am in England, not sure where u r but post another question, because people will give u good advice. oh and the person who mentioned u having a computer but being homeless, probably should b ignored. not much help really. plenty of him/her around i am afraid. T.

Answer 5

first of all you need to go to the job centre to claim benefit's if you have already done that that's one problem sorted you need to go to your local council and tell them you circumstances will over you either a b and b or hostel then you will be offered a place as soon as one comes available, you would be a high priority as you are pregnant and homeless you could Even find a nother private accommodation and the council would pay the rent as long as it is suitable for you (by that i mean a two bedroom flat or house if it were a 3 bedroom they would only pay so much towards your rent as you dint need the 3rd bedroom) hope that helps a little and i wish you all the best.
Cant them baby's dad help you out!

Answer 6

Get involved with an adoption agency. They can help you get on your feet while giving that kid a chance. Obviously the father isn't around, and you must not have much of a support system. Then, after you have an open adoption and are no longer pregnant, focus on getting your life together and building a strong support system. When that baby sees you, you can be proud knowing you did the best thing for that baby and for yourself. If you keep that baby and go live in a shelter, statistics say you'll live in poverty forever and you will create more poor babies. Also, your child's life will probably be lived in poverty. Do the right thing for both of you.

Answer 7

Seeing as you are 27 weeks along, I don't think many places will hire you right now, because soon you will be going on maternity leave.

Do you have parents or grandparents you could stay with while you get on your feet? Do you have savings???

Look into doing some sort of house share, where you have house mates. This could be a cheaper way to rent. Or look for studios that you could rent.

You need to get some government assisstence until you are able to work after the baby comes. Go to your local Social Services office to apply for medicaid, and anything else you might need right now.

Also, the father of the baby needs to help you out in some way. If he doesn't want to be a part of the babies life, then look into child support.

Answer 8

Got to a woman's shelter. Please don't be too proud. The can help you get back on your feet again. Chance are you are going to have a hard time getting a job cause you are pregnant. No one wants to hire someone who is pregnant simply because they are not going to be working for very long. Maybe even consider putting your child up for adoption. I know that may not be something you want to do, but as of now this child will not be able to ear or be taken care of properly and if you can't do that you should not raise the child. Also, maybe (if they are still alive and able) yo can ask your parents for help. I know this sucks, but it is better than being out on the street.

Answer 9

which country do you live in? don't mean to rub it in but if you live in England, go to your local council office, they will help you find a house and they will take you to a refuge if you have nowhere else better to go to. it works on a point system where you will be at the top of the list because A you are pregnant and B you are homeless.
also go to the job centre because they will sort out benefits for you to go on, you will be given income support and housing benefit, this means that you will get a weekly income given to you and your rent and your council tax will be paid in full.
when your little bambino comes along you will get your benefits boosted up with child tax credits.
if you live somewhere like america, sorry but maybe your government offers something like this to help you when you are at your lowest.
besides you can't work for much longer anyway. good luck hope everything works out for you

Answer 10

Well, you could always find a really good church that has a caring closet with food for those who really need it. You could also get shelter at the church, if not in the building, then hopefully the pastor and his family would take you in. You would probably find a job there too (secretary's assistant, custodian, cook, greeter, you name it). Most people would never step foot in a church especially in this type of situation, but if they are a real group of people who love God, they will help you no matter what, and they will keep helping you as long as you need help. I hope that helps.