Hickmond, Laronda2021-06-072021-06-072020-10-28https://hdl.handle.net/10929/71052In this interview, Participant 51 shares challenges brought about by the loss of their job, and increasing bills. The participant shares concerns about affording rent and does not think the assistance the government is providing is sufficient. They express that there are people that do not qualify for the assistance that is being offered and are often left to fend for themselves. The participant also discusses challenges with having two small children at home going through remote learning and would like to see a plan for students to go back to in-person education. The participant found happiness in spending more time with their children at home.0:06:32WAVen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceMercer Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicSocial and Economic FactorsLoss of Job or BusinessSecondary Suffering and TraumaUnpredictabilityFinancial_Economic (In)stabilityEmploymentView of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020)View of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicThose Left out of Virus ResponseLack of Financial Means to Support Basic NeedsFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceLoss of Health InsurancePositive OutlookChildcare ArrangementsParents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as TeachersSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessDisabled IndividualsLow Income IndividualsLow Income CommunitiesHousing Insecurity_InstabilityHousingEducationSocial PodsHomeless IndividualsPerceptions from residents and societal views_ responsesAudioNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance