My mom keeps putting me out and I'm really tired of it. Are there any places in Illinois that provides?

Question

any housing or any other type of assistance to teens?

Answer 1

Yes.  If you are under 18 the state Dept of Child and Family Services sometimes called Human services or protective services can help.   They may be able to provide some help to the younger kids too.   Things can get tense with a parent about whom protective services is called so if you prefer another way here are some other suggestions.

Other resources are National Runaway Switchboard. 1 800 runaway and Covenent House 800 999 9999  I understand that you are NOT a runaway but NRS also helps kids and teens who are thrown away so does covenent house,.  Both have understanding folks who will really listen.   NRS has helping places for ppl 18-early 20's also. I don';t know whether or not Covenant House does.   Covenant House is run thru the Catholic church but from what I am told does not try to force religion on ppl.NRS is secular and very accepting of ppl who have different lifestyles and orientations.  Both are free calls and both will try to helpyou work things out with family or get into a safe place away from family

Your school counselor if you are in school should be able to out you in touch with shelters or with the liaison for homeless students who should know shelter resources in your area.

Answer 2

Call SRS in Illinois, and report her.  Do it soon or you will end up in the streets.  Good luck!!!!

Answer 3

follow what Barbara A says.  if you already know everything then why don't everyone follow your example?

Answer 4

If your really not doing anything wrong, and being at sucks do your self the favor of trying the Job corp 1-866-4-USA-DOL .

or join the service. I know this may not be what you wanted to hear, but life would be better knowing you have a bed to sleep in a roof over your head and food on your plate. think about what lays ahead for you down each of these roads and which is better for you in the long run.

Answer 5

Why does your Mom put you out?  If you are drinking or doing drugs, you may want to consider STOPPING this behavior in order to continue to live in her home.  Parents dont really "owe" kids anything, after a certain point. If you do not live by her rules (whether they are reasonable or not) you can find another home.   Just remember that you will not always be a teenager.  You will one day be responsible for your own welfare.  Why not take advantage of having a home from which you can study, make a difference in your own life?

If she is abusive or neglectful, you may contact child services and find yourself in a foster home.  I dont know if this is better but it may be an option.  Do you have any relatives with whom you could live?  No matter where you live, there will be RULES...you dont have to like them, just follow them if they are remotely reasonable until you get out on your own.