I'm 11 years old and homeless, what do I do?

Youth shelters/transitional living programs (TLPs) are generally geared towards those between the ages of 18 to 21 (in some cases up to 24). Adult shelters are for those over the age of 18 (in some cases over 21). If you are 18, you may feel more comfortable being around a population similar in age. read more

They would do everything they could to help an 11 year old. Often there is family housing, so you and your parent(s) can stay there. If in the US, you can read through Directory - National Coalition for the Homeless for more information. read more

Being homeless at the age of 18 may expand your housing options, but depending on the city, it may also limiting them as well. Generally speaking, there are 3 housing categories. Youth shelters usually provide emergency housing for youth between the ages of 12 and 17. read more

I'm 18, and I'm with my girlfriend who's 17, and we're both homeless right now. We have no car, no job, no money, and no home. my family refuses to help me out at all because I'm gay, and her family refuses to help her out at all because shes gay. read more