Many childcare providers in Los Angeles lost their homes and businesses due to the January fires, facing significant challenges in recovery. Felisa Wright, among those affected, described the arduous bureaucratic process of seeking aid, compounded by a lack of financial support since initial state assistance ended. Rejections from loan applications create a cycle of poverty, as these providers are unable to demonstrate income necessary to secure housing and restart their businesses. This situation highlights the growing crisis for childcare providers in the wake of disaster, emphasizing an urgent need for comprehensive support and resources.
Wright said what's followed is an endless bureaucratic maze as she seeks the help she needs to recover. That path is laid with blockades and countless visits to the disaster center in Pasadena and the post office.
Wright and other childcare providers told LAist that their recovery efforts are layered with Catch-22s. Wright said she was rejected when applying for a small business loan because she didn't make enough money.
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