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Hi Ashley, Here is the link to the social service department in Indiana. http://www.in.gov/ fssa/ Most likely they will stress your returning to school to complete your education and will probably question you about the father to establish child support. Even with that, they most likely will offer you some type of assistance in the meantime. You should be able to get childcare, foodstamps, WIC, etc. as long as you are honest and they can establish the facts. It can be difficult and frustrating going through the system because they can give you a hard time but do everything they ask and hopefully you can get the assistance you need. Some states have a five year cap as how long you can receive government assistance so it's very important that you get all the education that you can get and become an independent young woman. When all is said and done, it's you and your new baby that you must focus on.

Hi Ashley3, I was 17 when I had my first baby. I was still in school but I did drop out. I moved out of my Parents house when I was 21. I am getting my high school diploma online. I went down to my local county of job and family services got Medicaid, WIC and Daycare vouchers. You can do it there are plenty of resources for you.

Hi Ashley3, I have never been where you are right now , but i have a young lady a little older than you , and i thought about what i would tell her. As a result of thinking about it , i made a page for young parents. If you would like to check it out , i listed it below. I will keep you and your baby in my prayers. soulight
FOR YOUNG PARENTS AND NEW MOMS