California was the first and only state to create a fund for undocumented individuals for relief during COVID-19.
But the process has been straining.
So far, California is the only state to provide relief for undocumented immigrants.
But as immigrants, she and her family have been disproportionately affected by the effects of the virus.
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As a result of COVID-19, Ive become the sole provider for my family.
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My mom, an undocumented restaurant worker, was laid off indefinitely.
Shes currently raising my two younger sisters, 15 and 21, and our cousin, whos 8.
At first, I didnt want her to expose herself to the virus or take on another risky job.
The first two days were exhausting.
My mom was on hold for four hours, and when the call finally started ringing, it dropped.
Not getting an answer or a place to leave a message with your information feels very discouraging.
My mom and aunt both feel helpless not being able to provide for their families for the first time.
Within the first few weeks of COVID-19s outbreak, my mom felt overwhelmed at not knowing what would happen.
As long as the line isnt disconnected, there are funds there.
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In addition to supporting my family financially, Im also helping emotionally.
Because theyve been at home for so long, theyre kind of driving each other crazy right now.
The restaurant my mom works at is having conversations about reopening, but my concern is very real.
I worry about us not being prepared for a second wave of people falling ill again.
If that happens, will there be another shelter-in-place order that we have to prepare for?
Its been three months.
Were clearly not gonna have a vaccine soon.
Undocumented people are being left out of very needed aid in this moment.
So many undocumented people are on the frontlines.
We see farmworkers and grocery workers who have not stopped working under shelter-in-place orders.
They do not have the proper equipment to keep themselves safe.
As told toJonathan Borge.
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