my daughter is pregnant no home and wants to go to college

Paparika

If you want a council property in my area now you have to bid for it, and with other nationalities here with large families she stands not much of a chance.

lauren_1

LoopyLinz wrote: »

I didnt mean that you said it was the end of the world. Maybe I worded it badly. Just that I disagreed with some of what you said but everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

Anyway................As another poster has said I am a firm believer that we can achieve anything if our minds are set on it.

Linz xoxox

Oh right, its because i mentioned the A word, Sorry i forgot it was 1950.

alwaysonthego_2

Benefits she may be entitled to are Maternity Allowance, she must be earning over £30 per week and be working for at least 26 weeks in the last 66 weeks before birth http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_for_families_and_children.htm#benefits_for_maternity

Sure Start Maternity grant which is £500 and claimed up until the baby is 3 months. It can be claimed from 29 weeks pregnant but this is dependent if she is getting qualifying benefits like income support, tax credits otherwise she will have to wait until the baby is born. This is also dependent on household income.

If she works 16 hours or over after the baby is born, she will qualify for working tax credits. She will also get child benefit and child tax credits. These benefits apart from the child benefit is also dependent on household income. She may also qualify for countil tax benefit and housing benefit.

Depending on whether she is with her boyfriend they will probably have to claim joint job seekers if he is not working, but if he does not get a job within 6 months then they will expect her to start looking.

In regards to housing, council do not class a baby has a person and will not see sharing one room has been overcrowding. If they do get assistance with the council they may get placed in a b&b, hostel or temporary flat. Although because she is pregnant she will be classed has priority need.

Get her to go to her local cab for further info.

shelovestobuystuff

I think that your daughter can do it all.A college course and part time job is manageable.As well as looking into state benefits,housing benefit etc which I dont know anything about ,she should be checking out what sort of financial and perhaps emotional support the college offers too.I found my college very good while my daughter was very young and they even helped me out with childcare costs.I wish her the best and congratulations granny.

LoopyLinz

lauren_1 wrote: »

Oh right, its because i mentioned the A word, Sorry i forgot it was 1950.

Like I said everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

belfastgirl23

I think it's great that your daughter still has ambitions for her life beyond having the baby and she is to be encouraged and congratulated for this.

In terms of practical concerns, not sure if she is going to uni or sixth form college or whatever but there is a good chance that they will have support structures in place. I know in NI Barnardos support young mothers to finish school - not sure if there is anything similar in your area. This is very practical level support and I think includes childcare.

Also though reading between the lines you are also concerned about having to look after the baby etc (sorry if I'm wrong but thought I should mention it). Just wanted to make it really clear to you that this is your daughter's child, not yours and just as she should not have to do away with all her hopes and dreams for it, neither should you have to give up your life. I think you should be really clear with your daughter what level of support you are willing to provide (if any). I do think it's sad for grans who are full time carers of children, they don't get to be 'fun gran'. though if it's what you want of course do it!

Lots of luck and congrats...grandma

redmel1621

Im, not sure of the full circumstances regarding the boyfriend, but i will assume he wants to raise the baby with your daughter and he works, or if not he could work 16hrs or more....

They would be far better off finding a private flat to rent, rather than relying on the council. As said before if you claim you have kicked her out she WILL be shoved in a hostel somewhere until the baby is born and for quite a few months after too...these are usually horrible places, and her boyf wouldn't be able to stay either.

As long as she stays in her job she should be entitled to some kind of maternity pay either from the company or maternity allowance, which is claimed through the social. She should also get the sure start grant of £500 which can be claimed 11wks before due date.(she could use this as deposit money for a flat)

Once the baby was born and even if she has started her course as long as her boyf is working 16hrs they will get child and working tax credits, they will also be eligible for housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Mel x

lilac_lady

Your daughter will find it more difficult than she realises but if she's determined it should be possible. Maybe she's hoping that that you'll watch the baby 24/7.

lynzpower

Are the 2 lads in the flat on Housing benefit at all?

Only do let her take advice from shelter, as her staying CAN impact on them recieving housing benefit ( although im not an expert) speak to Shelter before going to the council to work out what to say?

the_gorgeous_one

Thanks for all your comments, I feel a lot more positive. Boyfriend is also at college and is a nice lad but also 'young'. he was talking about giving up college and getting a job at first but my daughter persuaded him to stay at college. They have completed a few forms for different housing associations so hopefully they will get on with one of them, and if not it will have to be private. They seem to talk to each other a lot and will go to Citizens advice bureau as well. The positive comments are really helpful and in my heart i know things will work out 'cos that is the law' but sometimes you just have to get things off your chest. Anyway she is eating better now lots of fruit and I just took her some chicken and veg soup and she is looking well and healthy she seems happy as well so I don't want to burst the bubble.