When Can I Live on my Own?
- If you are able to support yourself, you are legally allowed to leave home at 16 years old.
- Your parents are legally responsible for you until you are 18 years old, even
if you do not live at home. Your parents are not allowed to ask you to move out until
you turn 18 years old.
- If you cannot live at home because you are not safe, you need to talk to
a worker at Calgary and Area Child and Family Services(297-2995).
Who is NOT at Home?
- In 1996, only about 10% of 18 year olds did not live with their parents,
and only about 20% of 19 years olds no longer lived at home.
- Older teens living on their own were less likely to be in school and slightly
more likely to be employed than teens who still lived with their parents.
Reference: Youth at Work in Canada, A Research
Report - Canadian Council on Social Development.
Getting Help
Learn About Your Options
Calgary and Area Child Protection Line at (403) 297-2995
WOODS Community Resource Team at (403) 299-9699
Shelters
Avenue 15 at (403) 543-9651
Exit Shelter Outreach at (403) 262-9953
Health
CUPS - Calgary Urban Project Society (Drop-in Medical Clinic) at (403) 221-8780
128 - 7th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
Employment
Youth Employment Centre at (403) 268-2490
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