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His Adoptive Parents Are Kicking Him Out the Day He Turns 18, Even Though He’ll Still Be in Senior Year and Already Pays Rent

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A mother recently learned something troubling about her daughter’s new friend from high school. The boy, a senior who turns 18 in December, says his adoptive family plans to kick him out of the house on his birthday, even though he’ll still be in school.

He’s already paying rent and buying his own food at home. Now he’s searching for a second job, worried he’ll have nowhere to live in just a few months.

A New Friend From School

The mother’s daughter recently became friends with the boy. As the two got closer, he opened up about what’s happening at home.

The mother doesn’t know much about him beyond what her daughter has shared. But what she’s heard has left her deeply concerned for his future.

Adopted and Nearly 18

The boy was adopted, and the mother believes he came from another state. His adoptive parents have told him that once he turns 18, he’ll need to leave.

His birthday falls in December, right in the middle of his senior year. That means he could lose his home months before graduation.

Paying Rent as a Minor

Even now, before turning 18, he’s expected to pay rent to live in the house. He also has to cover the cost of his own food.

For a high school student, that’s a heavy load. Rent and groceries can easily eat up most of a part-time paycheck, leaving little or nothing to save for the future.

The mother isn’t sure whether parents are even allowed to charge a minor for basic needs like housing and food. It’s one of the questions she’s trying to get answered.

A Job and the Search for Another

The boy already has a job, but he’s looking for a second one. He’s afraid of becoming homeless once he turns 18 and wants to save as much as he can before then.

Working two jobs while finishing senior year is a lot for anyone. Long shifts can cut into time for homework, sleep, and graduation requirements, putting his education at risk.

Saving enough for a place of his own won’t be easy either. Between a security deposit, first month’s rent, and basic living costs, getting into even a small apartment can take thousands of dollars.

A Deadline in December

With his birthday only a few months away, time is running short. If he’s forced out in December, he’ll need a place to live in the middle of winter and in the middle of the school year.

That could make it harder for him to stay at his current school. Without stable housing, simply getting to class each day could become a challenge.

Adoption Support That May Exist

The mother also wonders whether the adoptive parents receive financial support for his care. Some adoptive families, especially those who adopt from foster care, get monthly assistance to help cover a child’s needs.

She doesn’t know if that’s the case here. If it is, it raises questions about why he’s being asked to pay for his own rent and food.

Finishing Senior Year

More than anything, the mother wants him to be able to finish high school. She’s hoping to find out what rights he has and what resources could help him stay in school through graduation.

There may be options through his school, local youth services, or programs for young people aging out of care. Knowing where to start is the hard part.

A Parent Looking for Answers

She’s trying to figure out whether parents can legally make an 18-year-old leave while he’s still in high school, and whether he has any recourse. She’s also looking for ways to help him find support before his birthday arrives.

For now, the boy is working, saving, and bracing for what comes next. The mother is left wondering how she can help a teenager she barely knows avoid losing his home just months before he finishes school.


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