Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Pennsylvania

I assume that when you talk about "support by housing" you are talking about public housing. Generally, I'd say that you would have alot of problems doing this. In PA, a person does not become an adult until they reach the age of 18. Since yuo are only 17, you would probably need your parents consent to move out. There are many reasons why you may not want to this. Among them are health insurance coverage. So long as you live with your parents, and they have health insurance, you would generally be covered by their health insurance policy until age 26. You didn't mention whether you or your boyfriend intend to go to college, but obtaining financial aid would be much easier if you remain at home. Even if your boyfriend moves out when he attains age 18, he will not automatically qualify for public housing. Does he work? Do you work? Public housing is usually very hard to get onto, and there is usually a long waiting list. You would have to show that you are not working and have no other sources of income. For you, so long as you are under 17, your parents have a legal obligation to provide you with support and housing in their household. there are certain situations in which you could become "emancipated" from your parents, but that would mean 1) you would have to find work; 2) you would have to pay for your own health insurance; 3. Even if you or your boyfriend qualified for public housing, you should understand that this does not mean free housing. It means subsidized housing in which you would still have to pay rent, but at a lower rate. Finally, you indicate that the situation at his home isn't great. That implies that the situation at your home is OK. For you to leave home and move in with him would be extremely difficult for you. Of course, when you turn 18, you will both be adults and can do whatever you want. However, don't think that just because you turn 18 you will be entitled to any government benefits at all. It is extremely difficult to qualify for public assistance, food stamps, public housing and any other government benefits. You would have to show extreme hardship, medical disability, or other circumstances which I do not believe that you will be able to show.