What to know about living alone as a minor or teen. If you’re under 18 and feel the need to live apart from your parents, there are certain legal steps you can take. A court order can be requested that may allow you to live independently or with someone else. As a minor, you can: … Read more
Being homeless means you have nowhere to put your stuff. A storage locker can help keep things safe, but you’ll want to find one that is secure, accessible and low cost. Here are some options: Store Your Stuff at Drop in Centers YouthLink / Minneapolis Free storage lockers are available if you’re accessing programs from YouthLink. … Read more
The answer is – it depends on the shelter. Here is what happens in many of the youth shelters around the Twin Cities. Some shelters can only provide a 3-5 day stay. 30 days is more common. After that time, the staff will usually review your case, and either extend or end your stay. An extended … Read more
You can rent an apartment even if you’re under 18, but there’s no law that says landlords have to rent to you. It often helps to have an adult (or Rental Assistance agency) co-sign to say they will pay rent if you can’t. In MN, landlords can’t discriminate against people on public assistance or because … Read more