Emancipation in Massachussetts

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Massachusetts

I am in a situation that no matter how I search for answers, I'm left with more questions. I am 17 years old, and I am having a child of my own. My Mother was evicted, and gave me permission to stay with a family friend until she found a new apartment. I have been from foster home to foster home because my mother was unable to handle the responsibilities of a parent. She is now a convicted Felon and on 2 years probation for selling drugs, and possesion of hand guns. During the time I was not living in her home, The Social Security Office worked with me, and deemed me responsible enough to recieve my own money, and I now recieve an SSI check every month. I receive SNAP benefits ( food stamps ), and I am in the process of signing up for housing ( section 8 ) Also, I have been in search of an apartment, while staying with a woman who offered to let me live here as long as I need. I am still in school. The point I am trying to make, is that I am better off making decisions on my own, for me and my child. My mother has threatened me with police, and Department of Children and Families. My Mother, has been unreasonable in helping me, so I found means of supporting myself. I need advice as to whether or not this will hold up in court. I'm aware of the fact emancipation laws in MA are very limited. I feel as though if I had a chance to share my case, a judge would understand. I have worked very hard in establishing a life aside from the situation with my mother. She is making things harder on me, and I would just like some legal help.If emancipation is out of the question, is there a way around this? I do not believe I am better off in a foster home after how hard I have worked to provide for myself, and my child.

You have no chance at being emancipated; being a pregnant teen tells the court you actually more - not less - adult supervision.

Are you currently living with Mom? If so, you're going to be living there until you reach the age of majority unless she agrees to you living elsewhere.

Nothing you've written indicates that you have the proverbial snowball's chance of convincing a judge that you're a good candidate for emancipation. The state of Massachusetts does not have statutory provisions for the emancipation of minors, but sometimes in very rare, very narrowly defined circumstances, a judge will remove the disabilities of minority if s/he is well convinced that the minor has his or her affairs - financial, educational, and otherwise - well in hand.

A pregnant 17 year-old on public assistance would not be considered to have her affairs well in hand.

Read here.

I'm in Massachusetts and I'm damned sure I don't want my tax dollars supporting you as long as you are a minor and have a parent to do it instead.

It also appears OP is illegally collecting SSI benefits. They should be going to an adult managing her care.