Jace Evans Leaves Rehab, Chooses Grandma’s House to Heal

Jace Evans, the 17‑year‑old son of reality star Jenelle Evans, used an Instagram Live session on Tuesday, August 18 to update fans on his living situation. In the brief broadcast he confirmed that he is staying at his grandmother Barbara Evans’s home while his mother and the family “mutually agreed upon” his placement.

The young man said he had recently re‑joined a job he previously held. Jace’s message came after Jenelle announced earlier this month that her eldest son had left a facility where he was working on personal growth and emotional well‑being.

She explained that the decision for him to remain with her mother rather than move in with her was based on an agreement between both families. The reality star expressed relief that “all parties can come together for my son and finally agree on something.”

## Background & Context

Jenelle Evans first appeared on television in 2010 as part of MTV’s *16 and Pregnant*, which chronicled the birth of Jace and her complex relationship with his father, Andrew Lewis. She later returned to reality TV with *Teen Mom 2*, where she welcomed her second son Kaiser in 2014 and daughter Ensley in 2017.

The series followed her as she navigated motherhood and new relationships, including a partnership with Nathan Griffin (father of Kaiser) and a marriage to David Eason (father of Ensley).

In recent years, Jenelle has spoken publicly about living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic inflammatory condition that limits her ability to travel. The family’s living arrangements have shifted over time.

Jace spent part of his adolescence in a facility focused on emotional support, after which he re‑entered the workforce. Jenelle’s recent statements clarify that she is not currently responsible for his day‑to‑day care; instead, the young man is housed with his grandmother while maintaining a job and pursuing personal goals.

## What People Are Saying

During his live broadcast, Jace said, “My grandma, she’s doing pretty good,” and added that he was “just living my life.” He also mentioned that he has been accepted back into a previous job and is While still 17, Jace noted that he does not yet own a car but plans to complete high school before exploring broader opportunities.

He expressed a desire to “go around the world, travel and film content” once he finishes his studies. Jace also shared that he remains in contact with his siblings. He confirmed having phone numbers for both Kaiser and Ensley and said that he intends to visit them when he turns 18 next year.

In the same session, Jenelle herself joined the livestream to watch her son’s update, signaling family support for his current arrangement.

## What Happens Next

Jace’s primary focus moving forward is finishing high school, . After graduation, he hopes to travel and create video content, ambitions he has mentioned repeatedly on social media.

The family has not indicated any immediate plans for Jace to relocate back to Jenelle’s residence; the arrangement with his grandmother appears to be a temporary but agreed‑upon solution. As of now, no further updates have been released regarding a potential change in living arrangements or other significant developments.

The Evans family’s trajectory underscores a broader trend among reality‑TV families: balancing public visibility with private caregiving decisions. Jace’s candid update provides fans with a rare glimpse into the day‑to‑day realities that often go unseen behind the cameras.