Valeria, a 24-year-old mother of two living in New York's immigrant shelters, faces the harsh reality of rejection from a culinary job due to her childcare responsibilities. She is among over 35,000 families living in shelters, with many unable to work legally. Following the announcement of shelter closures, including the well-known Roosevelt Hotel, uncertainty looms for these families regarding their futures. Although the city's Office of Immigrant Affairs claims to provide support through programs like Promise NYC, shelter residents remain anxious about their lack of information and ongoing housing instability.
Valeria expressed her confusion when asked about who would look after her children if she secured a job, highlighting the barriers immigrant families face.
With over 35,000 families in New York shelters, many immigrants can't work formally due to their legal status, making independence challenging.
The planned closure of 13 shelters in New York, including the Roosevelt Hotel, raises urgent questions for families about their housing stability.
Despite assurances from the city about support programs for undocumented working mothers, anxiety persists among shelter residents about their futures.
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