Participant 051 Community Conversations Interview
Date
2020-10-28
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
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In 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.
Keywords
Mercer Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, Social and Economic Factors, Loss of Job or Business, Secondary Suffering and Trauma, Unpredictability, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Employment, View of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020), View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, Those Left out of Virus Response, Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic Needs, Frustrations with Lack of Adherence, Loss of Health Insurance, Positive Outlook, Childcare Arrangements, Parents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as Teachers, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Disabled Individuals, Low Income Individuals, Low Income Communities, Housing Insecurity_Instability, Housing, Education, Social Pods, Homeless Individuals, Perceptions from residents and societal views_ responses