Helpppp

[melanie587]

I'm 19 years old,5weeks &my parents don't know my baby's father doesn't help or care what can I do if I have no job,support or money ???
I did go to my clinic but my midwife didn't inform me of any help or how I can do this alone :(
Even if I kept asking her questions she just seem to judge me why I got pregnant...
Can anyone advice me I live in chicago if anyone knows any help I can get please do tell...
Thank you

[melanie587]

Okay thank you :)

[melanie587]

I'm 19 my baby's father is 30 he wants nothing to do with me just the baby after it's born

[Optimysticmama]

If i was you, id start now. Www.Dhs.state.il.us
you can apply for medical & many other things. Sometimes they do phone interviews other times u must go in to the office. If possible, talk to the social worker (typically they have one at dhs, drs office & police station) to see about housing. Good luck

[melanie587]

So far I know I can get all the help I can get but where do I go too&how do I do it???
Again I knt tell them!!
I will let them know till I At least have one job
I don't want to be all depressed it's not good for me it will be he'll in my home it's already very difficult beeing at home &arguing with them all the time for still being under their roof..
I'm already going to be 20 they want me in school not with a baby in belly

[HeavensChapter]

Oh and the great thing about the state helping you is if the guy is under the age 18 his parents are now required to pay child support

[acline93]

you go to your local DSS office, and fill out a medicaid/medical form. You have to have proof of pregnancy(given by your clinic or health department), a state ID, social security card OR birth certificate I believe. It's also the same place that you apply for food stamps.

[HeavensChapter]

I was a young mom to with the same situation but my baby dad is just a bum. And is allergic to applications. The county will help you with cash aid and food stamps and there's a program called wic that will give free formula. Tell your parents and just take out one day at a time

[melanie587]

I'll most likely end up in the streets my parents are not supportive in anything just very judgemental..

[melanie587]

Well I'm about to get a permit to work so I'm going to try my best to get two jobs..
How do I get a medical card ??
I have my ultrasound scheduled for the 26th

[tattoomommy03]

There is state aid. Medical. Food stamps and cash aid. You should qualify. Tell your folks. It hard but you'll be OK. I was able to get of all that while living at home. They asked who I lived with and said she only gives me a room. All else I'm doing alone. And this was before I got married.

[melanie587]

It's difficult my mom keeps kicking me out since I turn 18 but just ignore&my dad let me know since I was 16 that if I end up pregnant I will be out of the house&without their support :(

[acline93]

Tell your parents. They'll probably be more supportive than you think.