I'm 18, female, broke, and virtually homeless.?

Question

I've been living with the boyfriend but his family lives in a townhouse and can't afford to house me for much longer, I'm on my own with no family or friends to fall back on. I need to know where a girl can go for help or a place to stay while i save up some money to get back on my feet and get my own place. please help

Answer 1

Get off the computer and get a job. I don't mean to be mean  but someones got to be brutal. You cant depend on your boyfriends money. if you do that what if he dumps you. you have nowhere to stay. Trust me things could be alot worse so just stay positive and find a job that is flexible with you.

Answer 2

Here is a few turns in the road of your life ...

1) Live off the street and risk it.

2) Patch it up with your parents

3) Find a better b/f and move in with him

4) Find a sugar daddy and pay rent on your back.

I recommended #2.

Answer 3

Hello , It is true the family that is trying to kick you out will have to go thru the court system . But you shouldnt stay and wear out your welcome . I think you should contact , the police dept . and ask for the local womens shelter or seek help from the YWCA. Sorry you have yourself in this situation . Try Calling some churches .

Answer 4

Look in the phone book for women shelters... you could even google it for shelters in your area. but don't wait for them to ask you to leave, start saving now while you're there. and word to the wise stay with them for as long as you can. did you know it's a law that if you stay with someone for more than 2weeks they can't just kick you out? they would have to go through alot of paperwork and to court just to get you out. that should buy you some time. i hope everything works out for you :-)

Answer 5

God bless you Amber, I know you are afraid, I really think that a women's shelter would the best alternative.  They can help you find housing, and you will have food to eat and a place to sleep.  Take care of yourself, you are too young to be out there alone like you are.  Be careful.

Answer 6

A woman's shelter would be a good place to start.

Answer 7

As a high school teacher, I have had many students from broken homes.  There are some excellent shelters throughout the country.  It's not like your "cot and food rations" shelter that most people associate with shelters.  Depending on where you live, there are any number of organizations that can help Youth in Need is a great resource, and they help you get on your feet- find a job and an apartment later on.  Look up youth shelters. Most of them house youths up to age 21  and sometimes beyond.

Answer 8

Try the Salvation Army.

Answer 9

Swallow your pride, call your mom and dad, patch things up and move home.

My girls did, moved back home until they got back on their feet and when they moved again, it was for good.

Answer 10

A job, get one.

Answer 11

If returning to your family or staying with aanother friend or relative is not an option there are short term and transitional shelters in many areas.  United Way in your area may be able to suggest one.   This is not the most pleasant possibility but beats the street or woods in many cases.   Another possibility is calling 1-800 Runaway.  This is NOT saying you are a runaway but the same organization has some safe short term homes for older teens.    Another possibility is finding a job that includes housing. Some that do that are motels and resorts (cleaning staff, desk clerks, wait staff too for resorts which require little experience), maids, mother's helpers, aids at facilities for handicapped and disabled and at omes of handicapped and disabled ppl.  some camps and campgrounds, a lot of mini storage places.   Another possibility is finding a job that is 3rd shift (convelescent home, hospital, waitress, motel clerk,all night fast food place, all night market,WallMart.  It is far easier to snooze in a car,  on a beach like area,  spend a day at a friends catching some z's etc.   and maybe your BF's parents could deal with your being there 1 or 2 nights a week or some other friend might if they knew you were working towards being on your own.