i'm 17 with a 5 month old son...i currently live with my mother and step father, i am not being abused but i can't stay here any longer and my parents are kicking me out. Do I have to be 18 to go to a shelter? Can anyone tell me how to find one? I've tried googling, and yellowpages and everything but there all for abused woman..can someone please help me? I live in long beach, CA
2007-11-11 09:03:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Put your baby up or adoption, you don't want to have your child face being homeless. If you can't afford a home do what is right for your baby.
2007-11-11 09:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dina K 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to contact Social Service or a community action agency.
Do you have any means of support? Are you still in school? Working?
Do you get a check or help from Social Services?
There are Homeless shelters for women and children. I am unsure what state and how their laws work regarding age
If you want email me through my profile with a city and state and county (NO other info needed)
and I will send you a list.
If in fact your parents want you out then in some cases since you are not yet 18 depending on the state you are in they can be made to keep you in their home till you are 18.
2007-11-11 17:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by mylilsims 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-800-999-9999 Covenant House hotline 24/7. This is an oraganization that helps teens who have no where else to go. They will give you shelter and help you find what you need.
2007-11-11 17:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by innerradiancecoaching 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call 311 and get information for social services in the city that you live in, there are agency that will help you find an apartment, school for u and your baby and they pay for everything, you can keep your baby and get your life back on track. good luck!
2007-11-11 17:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by senior2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where's the dad?
but yes, go to the police or go to the hospital.
You're better talking to someone face to face or on the phone. That way they can refer you to the right place.
2007-11-11 17:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Adam S. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you have any family or friends that will help you?
Try a local church, or ask your social worker. (If you don't have one, go GET one at your courthouse--they will be more help than you can believe!)
Being a minor will work in your favor here---and so will having a child.
2007-11-11 17:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go talk to the police, they can help you.
2007-11-11 17:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋