I volunteer at a pregnancy resource center. The majority of our clients are between the ages of 14-25. Most have not graduated from high school. Most of their parents had them when they were teenagers also. Most work at McDs or BK. A lot of them get kicked out of their house when their parents find out they are pregnant. A lot of them were already living on a friend’s couch. Homelessness seems to go hand in hand with unplanned pregnancy.

A part of our service to these young women is to provide them resources. If they need food stamps or food we tell them where to go get it. If they need professional counseling we offer referrals. If they need housing we tell who to call. Unfortunately lately, many, many people are looking for housing. Many teens with babies. Many young, young people with no place to go with…