18 pregnant getting kicked out no job and no money please help

nicolemc

I just found out im pregnant im from the travelling community and im not married so my family are going to kick me out and disown me when I tell them my boyfriend is not a traveller whitch will anger them further ! I need some place to live I need to sign on the dole because on top of it being a recession nobody will employ me because of me being who I am (traveller) im finding it hard I dont no how to sign on the dole also I have only just left school and on doing research it says I dont sign on for up to 3 months. I cant wait that long because by then I will be getting a belly lol and for my own safety I need to be gone

I guess what I need to no is where can I live?
How can I sign on the dole asap? Do I go down to the social welfare and beg
Somebody please help me

Esoteric_

Okay, firstly, you try to keep calm. I know that's hard, but you need to be as calm as possible.

Is there any way you could move in with your boyfriend, or with a friend who isn't part of the travelling community?

To find out what to do about the dole, go on to Google and search for a social welfare office in your area. Then, when they're open in the morning, go in and chat to the person at the reception desk. They're there to help you, to tell you what you're entitled to and what you need to do to get what you need.

Then, if you do get kicked out, search on google for homeless accommodation or homeless services and call any that you find.

I know it's terrifying, but by staying calm, you'll get everything sorted out faster.

ted1

Your first point of contact should be pavee point , they should be able to help you

DoctorBoo

Hi there. Sorry to hear about your situation. It must be very hard.

The first thing to do would be to contact some organizations in your area and see what kind of help is available. Somebody has suggested contacting Pavee Point and that seems to be a good idea to me. I've always found the Citizens Advice Centre brilliant. It's a voluntary information centre where you can go in and explain your own situation and they will talk you through the services available and your rights. Also it's confidential which means they can't tell anyone else about your discussion.
Have you gone to a doctor yet about your pregnancy? You should see a doctor to talk about what to expect during the pregnancy. It can be a difficult and confusing time. I would recommend the Well Woman Centre as the doctors are very understanding and deal with unexpected pregnancy all the time.
What is your relationship with your boyfriend like? Do you think he will support you?
Best of luck and as others have said try to stay calm. This might seem like an impossible situation but I'm sure you will get through it.