What would you do to with a homeless 15 year old?

[Digsy 10]

A friend of my daughter has just been around saying that she's been kicked out, she's only 15, apparently she's asked her Grandad if she can stay with him, and he says she can but he lives in Norfolk and can't pick her up until tomorrow.

 

I've told her she can stay here for the night, but she must first go home and make sure that it is ok with her Mom.

I have sent my daughter with her to pick up some clothes etc.

 

I'm not going to ask the lass too many questions as its none of my business, I cannot stand to see her homeless even if it is for one night, especially not after knocking on our door for help.

 

Now I'm thinking about worse case scenario, what if Grandad does not turn up tomorrow and the girls Mom hasn't changed her mind, is there any help for under 16's in form of housing etc?

[Resident 1,193]

Could she not continue to stay with you for a few more days? Chances are that the girl and her mother will just need a few days to cool off and then things may need to return to normal.

[CHEZZFAYE 10]

only thing for a 15 year old is a youth hostel once shes in one thats it untill shes 18

[jennycakes 11]

id do the same tbh,defo wouldnt see anyone homeless,

maybe social services would be interested,as shes under 16,

[KYRALACE 10]

if there isnt any other relatives that can take her in then its social services

they can put her in a hostel for kids.

[Ms Macbeth 75]

I'd be ringing someone for advice if you are still concerned tomorrow if Granddad doesn't arrive. The council produce information about Safeguarding Children, I quote:

'Getting advice about your concerns for a child or young person

You can get advice from Sheffield Safeguarding Children Advisory Service (Mon - Fri, 9 -5) on 0114 205 3535'

http://www.safeguardingsheffieldchildren.org.uk/welcome/safeguarding-children-service/childrenfamiliesservices

[quicken 10]

talk to her parents the fabrications kids at that age can produce is outstanding .

[beth&josh 10]

i think u have done the right thing:thumbsup: i would of done the same and im sure her grandad will pick her up:)

[clownaround 10]

If she is still with you tomorrow, I would give Nomad a call http://www.nomadsheffield.co.uk/contactus.html they are homeless specialists or shelter who are a simelar sort of organisation on 0808 800 4444.(this is there emergency housing number)

 

Dont forget that it will need sorting tomorrow as it a bank holiday weekend and the places get busy on public holidays.

 

Good luck and keep us informed as to what happens.

[HeadingNorth 11]

The mother (assuming she is legal guardian, which is a near certainty in this case) is committing a criminal offence by kicking out a child under 18.

 

Whether that spurs you into involving the police is up to you. Thinking of the girl's own best interests, she's probably better off not going back to a parent who was willing to try and kick her out in the first place.

[lazarus 68]

why was she kicked out?

[Darth Vader 10]

Whatever happens, I would make sure I spoke to the girl's mother before making any promises. You need to make sure that what the girls says is true.