PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Theresa, Mother of Two Daughters, on Challenges Faced by Immigrant Families in Shelters
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Theresa, a mother of two daughters, testifies about the difficulties her family faces as immigrants in the shelter system. She expresses gratitude to the United States but highlights several challenges, including separation from her children, safety concerns, and inadequate food quality in shelters.
- Theresa's eldest daughter (16) is experiencing psychological problems due to their living situation
- The family is separated, with the daughters attending school in the Bronx while Theresa is placed in a shelter in Brooklyn
- Theresa works intermittently but struggles to balance work with childcare responsibilities
- She requests assistance until her family can secure work permits and find an apartment
UNKNOWN (via Spanish Interpreter)
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My name is Theresa.
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Mother of 2 child 2 daughters.
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I am very grateful to the country of the United States.
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When we immigrate, we don't have the intention to be a burden, but to, progress to progress.
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I have 2 daughters.
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1 is 16, 1 is 13.
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And now the eldest has psychological problem.
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Because of the
Halema Wali
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change.
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Bronx.
UNKNOWN (via Spanish Interpreter)
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Well, my daughters are in the Bronx.
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Going to school, and I'm in Brooklyn.
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And it's very difficult for them.
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And I go out and work.
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But it's not every day, of course.
Halema Wali
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And I have to and I have to take
UNKNOWN (via Spanish Interpreter)
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care of them because they put me in a
Halema Wali
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shelter that is very
UNKNOWN (via Spanish Interpreter)
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How would you say dangerous?
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So it's it is a worry.
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It is a worry because we are going through a process that we don't know if we're gonna keep getting help.
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In addition, the food, and as I said before, I may am grateful to the country, but it's not a food that is good for the children.
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So I would like to ask you only for one favor to help us.
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Until we get our work environment and find an apartment.
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Just that.
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I would be very grateful as a mother.
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Thank you.
