QUESTIONS FOR TEENAGE MOTHERS, AND MOTHERs ?

Question

I am 17 years old, and 2 months pregnant right now. I am planning to go on social assistance but i have a few questions. I live in Canada, how much would they give me if i was a single teen mother and i was getting out from welfare, are there any teen mothers out there that are on welfare assistance anyone or any mothers? And also what do other teen mothers look for hellp from?, i will be not getting any support from my family as i am getting kicked out by september on my 18th birthday and i am keeping my baby. Do not judge me, i know what i did and i know what the concequences are and i know this is going to be hard but this is my choice and i don't need other people judging me especially not knowing me.

But thank you for the help :)

Answer 1

I am not sure about public assistance in Canada. My sister is 21 and a mother of three and my sister in law is 18 and a mother of two. My sister drains my parents and the rest of the family for everything they have but my sister in law also was given the boot at 18. She gets some help from my brother in law and a few people at the church will help her out in the evenings when the day care centers are closed. But she mainly has the two by herself most of the time. My sister works full time but does little to help with her own children when she is home and leaves her kids for everyone else to take care of. It may seem harsh that your stepmom is making you move out. But in my opinion she is doing the right thing. Maybe not for the right reasons but I think it will be to your benefit. Being out on her own has taught my sister in law a great deal of life lessons and has made her grow up and she I have a lot more respect for her having to be an adult so young and actually being able to improve herself as a person. Where as my sister stays at home with my parents and has all the help she needs and gets everything handed to her and she is very ungrateful and is not going anywhere with her life. I hope things work out for you! It is not the end of the world! Just try to stay positive and determined and you can do it!! Good Luck!

Answer 2

I don't know about public assistance in Canada but I thought I'd share that I think you're doing the right thing in keeping your baby and taking responsibility

Answer 3

I live in the States, but see if you can find any thing like Planned Parenthood in Canada.  They provide assistance for teen mothers like free baby items (strollers, cribs, etc.) and clothing for the baby.  Also, you can look into charities.  In the States, I went to a home for battered women right after my middle son was born run by an outfit called Catholic Charities.  There was a girl in the home that had been kicked out of her house by her mother so if there's anything like that in Canada, I'm sure they would help you.  The States also has a program called WIC which provides you with coupons for free eggs, milk, formula, cereal, cheese, peanut butter, etc. until your child is 5 years old or you get a job that pays above the qualifying low income limits.

Go on your computer and research "Assistant for Unwed Mothers In Canada" or "Services In Canada for Unwed Mothers" - I'm sure you through some research, you'll find there are places, programs and agencies to help you.

Good luck and I commend you for keeping your baby.  I had an abortion and I regret it every day of my life.

Answer 4

Congratulation!! I was 19 when I had my daughter and I was on assistance. I'm from Ontario Canada. Back in the day I did receive quite a bit of money but  that has since changed. The money you get depends on your rent,utilities and the Provence you live in. What you need to do is apply to housing so your rent will be cheaper and this may take years to get a place, but at least you will be on a list.I should warn you that on assistance's you may make enough to just  get by. Having a phone,cable or internet is considered a luxury. All your money will go to food,rent and your baby. Have you talked to welfare yet?  When I went on welfare they wanted to know all my family members to see if I could live with them so be careful what you say. I do remember getting a bit of money every month to put away before the baby is born and a $200.00 crib allowance. Then again things could be different because this was 15 years ago. I think its good you are taking responsibly for you actions and yes it will be hard. Maybe assistance can give you local numbers to agency's to help you out. I think its terrible that your family is kicking you out  However, if there not gonna help out maybe its best. Hope this has helped and GOOD LUCK......