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That's why we've collected \u003ca href=\"#resources\">a list of resources\u003c/a> to support kids like Maggie, or any families looking for multilingual information about COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scroll to read your stories and find those resources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Some of these responses have been edited for length.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Being someone like Maggie for your family can be a heavy responsibility...\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When I saw the tweet about Maggie, I cried. It was the first time I have ever heard or read anything in my whole life that so completely resonated with my experience as a young immigrant child translating for my mother. We immigrated to the Peninsula Bay Area when I was 5 years old, from Ukraine. I made so many calls, sent so many messages, did so many tasks as a kid that required me to translate between Ukrainian and English. These experiences forced me and many other kids to grow up too quickly. It’s now only exacerbated during these tumultuous times. Now I work in the state Legislature, hoping to be a part of improving how information is shared with all communities in our state, especially those most in need like Maggie’s family. — \u003cstrong>Anya\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I could share so many stories of parent/teacher conferences, doctor's visits, immigration appointments or visits from the landlord (among other things) when I would hear the familiar \"Ven, ven, Marisol... Dime qué dijo.\" Over the years, I picked up on certain words that I knew were important to know in preparation for these encounters, but there was always that moment of panic when an unfamiliar word would pop up. I would immediately imagine the possibility of being held back a grade, or having to pay extra for something, or leading to a misdiagnosis. Nothing that bad ever happened, but that pressure was always present. 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It’s a hard club to be a part of at times, but I’m happy to be a part of it. I’m happy to sacrifice my time and energy to an immigrant parent who has sacrificed so much, for me to be American. — \u003cstrong>Glenda Cota\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(At 8 years old) I had to go to my grandmother's doctor's appointments specifically to translate. It was just her and I, navigating our way through public transportation. I was intimidated by the front desk ladies, and scared of hospitals, afraid to miss important information to translate. However I was proud to stick up for my grandmother (the staff was not always kind) and be able to help her. To this day I still feel the same compassion to help translate for co-workers, family members and strangers that I see that need help. We all need the power of information. — \u003cstrong>Zara\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was a period of time where I resented it a bit, because I felt like I was forced to grow up very quickly in order to help out when my parents didn't understand something. However, I learned to embrace my role because it was my way of giving back to my parents, for all that they have done for me. Growing up under the circumstances that I did is what forged the distinct Chicanx identity I have today. I knew what I was doing was important and bigger than me. I was helping my family navigate a system that I'd later learn was tricky and discriminatory. — \u003cstrong>Omar Vega\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar.jpeg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-800x539.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-1020x687.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-160x108.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-1536x1035.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">'Growing up under the circumstances that I did is what forged the distinct Chicanx identity I have today,' said Omar Vega, pictured here age 7. \u003ccite>(Omar Vega)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Your childhood experiences can steer your career path\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>My Vietnamese refugee parents resettled in Santa Ana, California after fleeing from the Vietnam War. Growing up, I translated documents for my parents and helped them navigate life here in the United States. I learned how to be an advocate at an early age because I had to stand up for my parents when I saw them experience discrimination. I am the first in my family to pursue a Master's degree and I chose to work in education because I want to work with youth who have gone through similar experiences. I want them to know that coming from an immigrant family is their superpower and to encourage them to keep advocating for their families even when times are hard. I also want to challenge our government agencies to be more inclusive of these immigrant experiences. Having translated documents is just the bare minimum. — \u003cstrong>Kathy Tran\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">'I learned how to be an advocate at an early age because I had to stand up for my parents when I saw them experience discrimination,' said Kathy Tran, pictured here with her father. \u003ccite>(Kathy Tran)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When I was 14, I translated for my grandmother when she was battling cancer. That experience has left an indelible mark on my life. Because of those early experiences translating for my family, I have pursued a career in science, and am now working on my masters in public health at UC Berkeley and applying to medical school. — \u003cstrong>Daniel Mota\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I began interpreting for my parents as a child at school, stores, doctor's offices and pretty much anywhere my parents needed services. Both my parents are indigenous Mexicans, whose primary language is Mixteco and secondary language is Spanish. I was raised speaking Spanish, and so I primarily interpreted from English to Spanish and vice versa. I have dedicated my entire life to advocate for those that can’t be heard, and today I’m a proud co-founder of Herencia Indigena (Indigenous Heritage). We specialize in training trilingual individuals to become qualified advocates/interpreters for hospitals, clinics and government agencies both private and public. — \u003cstrong>Irebid Gilbert\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831203\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Translating for his grandmother during her cancer treatment 'left an indelible mark on my life,' said Daniel Mota, and led him into the career path he's pursuing today. \u003ccite>(Daniel Mota)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For many, there's a standout memory that lingers\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As a second-generation Vietnamese American, my parents relied on me often to look over everything from utility bills to dealing with landlords. One moment stands out to me when I was a teenager and having to write a letter to appeal to the landlord who wanted to take my family's whole security deposit, which would have been a lot of money. I remember trying to use everything I learned in English composition classes to write this letter, and I recall feeling a great sense of justice. We didn't end up getting that security deposit back, but I'm glad I was able to help my parents regardless. — \u003cstrong>Jeannie Pham\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I was six-years-old, I traveled to Mexico with my grandmother. Upon our return we were held at immigration at LAX and the TSA agents expected me, a six-year-old child, to explain my grandmother’s immigration status and to translate a very complex conversation using words I had never heard before. It was so scary. I did my best because I was worried my grandmother would be deported, because I was told by the TSA agent if my grandmother could not give them the information they needed she would be sent back to Mexico. I did not completely comprehend everything that was being said, yet I was expected to translate. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interpreting for her Indigenous Mexican parents led Irebid Gilbert (right, with siblings Vianey and Judith) on the career path she has today. \u003ccite>(Irebid Gilbert)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My mother had a court date for a traffic citation (come to think of it, this may be where my fear of public speaking began). She took me as the designated interpreter. As I stood before the judge and hearing mother tell me \"dile, dile lo que te dije\" (tell him, tell him what I told you), I froze. When I finally spoke, my voice was low and timid. I no longer recall what I said but luckily the judge sympathized with me. He asked me my age (I must have been 13 or 14 at the time) and then proceeded to tell me there were careers in the future for me. Nevertheless, the look I got from my mother told me I had failed. Many years later, I did in fact become a trained interpreter. Although that particular memory is bittersweet, I recognize the dire need for my mother to want to relay her thoughts and emotions, something perhaps she felt only a family member could do. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the most memorable (recollections) was how my mother loved the show \"Friends,\" but did not understand a lot of the jokes. So I would translate it for her. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831205\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831205\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As a child, Sally Seraphin translated for Haitian relatives who were newly arrived in the U.S. With COVID-19, she said, the responsibility of kids doing this kind of work for families 'is doubly hard.' \u003ccite>(Sally Seraphin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One summer day, when I was 9, I was home alone with my mom. That's why, when the phone rang and it was her boss, she asked me to translate for her. I introduced myself to the man on the other end of the phone and he brusquely, and without preamble, said \"Tell your mom I'm laying her off, so she doesn't have to come to work on Monday.\" I didn't know what that meant so I asked him if she could go on Tuesday. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>You frequently tackled complex adult administrative work...\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As a young girl, I often translated for Haitian relatives who were newly arrived in the U.S. I would take them on rounds to all the usual places one needs to go in order to get established in a new land, such as the Social Security Administration. It taught me a sort of resourcefulness and built my resilience, but it was also a challenging burden for someone so young. Under normal circumstances, the life of an immigrant child is not carefree and often complicated by real economic hardship. With COVID their work is doubly hard. Immigrant children and families deserve better support. — \u003cstrong>Sally Seraphin\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831206\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831206\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elodia Caballero said she began supporting her parents with her language skills 'as soon as I learned to write and read in English.' \u003ccite>(Elodia Caballero)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As soon as I learned to write and read in English, it was my responsibility to fill out applications and write letters of earned household income so my siblings and I could get Medicaid. I was also responsible for reading all government and official documents for my family. I had a hard time reading the documents, and don't know if I told them the right thing every time. — \u003cstrong>Elodia Caballero\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the oldest kid, just having turned 13 when we arrived (in San Francisco from Mexico in 1984), I remember the many times I translated for my parents things that children should not be aware or exposed to. My mother became pregnant shortly after our arrival and I had to go to her medical appointments and translate. One time I had to translate the risk of her pregnancy and the possibility that her baby in the womb might have Down syndrome. Even as a teen or young adult, translating legal and financial issues is intense as one becomes fully aware of the fragility of our family’s situation. — \u003cstrong>Maru Salazar\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831209\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angel Luis Martinez, now 80 (pictured here around the age of 12 with his uncle Manuel) said navigating the attitudes of U.S. officials after he and his family arrived from Puerto Rico left 'a bitter taste in my soul.' \u003ccite>(Angel Luis Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>...and you learned a lot about adult systems of power and discrimination\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>I am 80 years old and arrived in NYC from Puerto Rico in 1947. I was the oldest child in our family and the first one to learn English. I still have a bitter taste in my soul from having to translate the scorn of the then-called \"home relief\" (later welfare, later AFDC) workers who queried every aspect of our lives. I send Maggie love and admiration. — \u003cstrong>Angel Luis Martinez\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My parents were hard-working immigrants from Nicaragua. While they eventually became somewhat fluent, I was the one they depended upon to navigate their dealings in their adopted country. It was always so interesting to hear the change of tone, clarification or additional information I would get once I took over, when they were having a hard time communicating with others. So sad that so many others did not have the benefit of a daughter who could go toe-to-toe with those who sought to take advantage of their lack of English-speaking skills! — \u003cstrong>Anita Martinez\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anita Martinez (here with brother Carlos) recalls translating for her Nicaraguan parents, and observing the 'change of tone ... I would get once I took over, when they were having a hard time communicating with others.' \u003ccite>(Anita Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I remember feeling frustrated and fearful trying to make sense of bills, notices, and other official documents. At the same time, there was such an acute awareness that I had to do it. I remember accompanying my parents to health care appointments to fill out forms and translate. I don’t ever recall anyone questioning it. Why did that ever seem acceptable? I’m now a health care professional and it’s one reason I feel so strongly about advocating for appropriate and consistent access to language resources. It’s not OK for a child to be in a position to interpret important information for others. Our immigrant parents deserve better. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the '90s, medical letters were sent in English only, so imagine having to translate life-changing medical notices at 8 years old to your parents. It took advocates years of fighting for language access to be available in publicly funded places like rec centers, libraries, public transit, DMVs, public hospitals, etc in San Francisco. As a kid of monolingual immigrant parents, you learn early on how to navigate large institutions like courts, hospitals, schools, etc. It's a feeling that never leaves you. You witness at a young age how these institutions make your relatives matter less just because they don't speak English. You grow up with a \"get shit done because no one else will help you\" mentality. More people need to know our stories. Having language access allows for immigrant communities to thrive and regain agency. — \u003cstrong>Vida\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"resources\">\u003c/a>Multilingual Resources for Families\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>COVID-19 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The CDC's website is available in Spanish \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/\">here\u003c/a>. The organization also has printable information about the coronavirus and preventing the spread of COVID-19 available in 64 languages \u003ca href=\"https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/other-languages?Sort=Lang%3A%3Aasc\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KQED en Español\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have coronavirus information, guides and advice available in Spanish \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elcoronavirus\">here\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When a 10-year-old girl named Maggie \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101878641/coronavirus-disproportinately-hits-latinos-in-california\">called KQED Forum\u003c/a> recently to ask a COVID-19 question on behalf of her parents, thousands of listeners heard her interpret from Spanish to English live on air — and recognized their own childhood in that moment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED's Adriana Morga was one of them. And when she \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11829745/when-a-10-year-old-translated-for-her-parents-on-live-radio-thousands-recognized-themselves\">wrote a story\u003c/a> about that experience, and how Maggie's call \"represented the epitome of what immigrant children have to do in order to get information to their parents,\" it struck another chord with our readers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11829745/when-a-10-year-old-translated-for-her-parents-on-live-radio-thousands-recognized-themselves#hearken\">We asked you\u003c/a> whether Maggie's story reminded you of your own experiences growing up. The stories you sent were moving, proud, painful, bittersweet and frank, each one emphasizing the shared aspects that unite your experiences across place and culture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829854\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11829854\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Maggie1-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maggie Carillo, who called KQED Forum to ask a coronavirus question on behalf of her parents \u003ccite>(Courtesy Rosibel Vazquez Alvarado)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Your stories also reveal the full responsibility young multilingual family members now face while navigating the coronavirus crisis on behalf of their loved ones — and the sheer weight of that potentially lifesaving role. That's why we've collected \u003ca href=\"#resources\">a list of resources\u003c/a> to support kids like Maggie, or any families looking for multilingual information about COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scroll to read your stories and find those resources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Some of these responses have been edited for length.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Being someone like Maggie for your family can be a heavy responsibility...\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When I saw the tweet about Maggie, I cried. It was the first time I have ever heard or read anything in my whole life that so completely resonated with my experience as a young immigrant child translating for my mother. We immigrated to the Peninsula Bay Area when I was 5 years old, from Ukraine. I made so many calls, sent so many messages, did so many tasks as a kid that required me to translate between Ukrainian and English. These experiences forced me and many other kids to grow up too quickly. It’s now only exacerbated during these tumultuous times. Now I work in the state Legislature, hoping to be a part of improving how information is shared with all communities in our state, especially those most in need like Maggie’s family. — \u003cstrong>Anya\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I could share so many stories of parent/teacher conferences, doctor's visits, immigration appointments or visits from the landlord (among other things) when I would hear the familiar \"Ven, ven, Marisol... Dime qué dijo.\" Over the years, I picked up on certain words that I knew were important to know in preparation for these encounters, but there was always that moment of panic when an unfamiliar word would pop up. I would immediately imagine the possibility of being held back a grade, or having to pay extra for something, or leading to a misdiagnosis. Nothing that bad ever happened, but that pressure was always present. (As a teacher) my hope now is to be a part of and create learning communities and spaces where our students and our families can engage without having to imagine worst-case scenarios. — \u003cstrong>Marisol\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831200\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Glenda-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">'Being the child of an immigrant always comes with its own series of 'club rules',' said Glenda Cota, who grew up supporting her family with her language skills. \u003ccite>(Glenda Cota)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>...but for many, there are positive memories and pride\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Being the child of an immigrant always comes with its own series of \"club rules.\" If you know them, you know them. It’s a hard club to be a part of at times, but I’m happy to be a part of it. I’m happy to sacrifice my time and energy to an immigrant parent who has sacrificed so much, for me to be American. — \u003cstrong>Glenda Cota\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(At 8 years old) I had to go to my grandmother's doctor's appointments specifically to translate. It was just her and I, navigating our way through public transportation. I was intimidated by the front desk ladies, and scared of hospitals, afraid to miss important information to translate. However I was proud to stick up for my grandmother (the staff was not always kind) and be able to help her. To this day I still feel the same compassion to help translate for co-workers, family members and strangers that I see that need help. We all need the power of information. — \u003cstrong>Zara\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There was a period of time where I resented it a bit, because I felt like I was forced to grow up very quickly in order to help out when my parents didn't understand something. However, I learned to embrace my role because it was my way of giving back to my parents, for all that they have done for me. Growing up under the circumstances that I did is what forged the distinct Chicanx identity I have today. I knew what I was doing was important and bigger than me. I was helping my family navigate a system that I'd later learn was tricky and discriminatory. — \u003cstrong>Omar Vega\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831201\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar.jpeg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-800x539.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-1020x687.jpeg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-160x108.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Omar-1536x1035.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">'Growing up under the circumstances that I did is what forged the distinct Chicanx identity I have today,' said Omar Vega, pictured here age 7. \u003ccite>(Omar Vega)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Your childhood experiences can steer your career path\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>My Vietnamese refugee parents resettled in Santa Ana, California after fleeing from the Vietnam War. Growing up, I translated documents for my parents and helped them navigate life here in the United States. I learned how to be an advocate at an early age because I had to stand up for my parents when I saw them experience discrimination. I am the first in my family to pursue a Master's degree and I chose to work in education because I want to work with youth who have gone through similar experiences. I want them to know that coming from an immigrant family is their superpower and to encourage them to keep advocating for their families even when times are hard. I also want to challenge our government agencies to be more inclusive of these immigrant experiences. Having translated documents is just the bare minimum. — \u003cstrong>Kathy Tran\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831202\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Kathy-Tran-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">'I learned how to be an advocate at an early age because I had to stand up for my parents when I saw them experience discrimination,' said Kathy Tran, pictured here with her father. \u003ccite>(Kathy Tran)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When I was 14, I translated for my grandmother when she was battling cancer. That experience has left an indelible mark on my life. Because of those early experiences translating for my family, I have pursued a career in science, and am now working on my masters in public health at UC Berkeley and applying to medical school. — \u003cstrong>Daniel Mota\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I began interpreting for my parents as a child at school, stores, doctor's offices and pretty much anywhere my parents needed services. Both my parents are indigenous Mexicans, whose primary language is Mixteco and secondary language is Spanish. I was raised speaking Spanish, and so I primarily interpreted from English to Spanish and vice versa. I have dedicated my entire life to advocate for those that can’t be heard, and today I’m a proud co-founder of Herencia Indigena (Indigenous Heritage). We specialize in training trilingual individuals to become qualified advocates/interpreters for hospitals, clinics and government agencies both private and public. — \u003cstrong>Irebid Gilbert\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831203\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831203\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Daniel-Mota-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Translating for his grandmother during her cancer treatment 'left an indelible mark on my life,' said Daniel Mota, and led him into the career path he's pursuing today. \u003ccite>(Daniel Mota)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For many, there's a standout memory that lingers\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As a second-generation Vietnamese American, my parents relied on me often to look over everything from utility bills to dealing with landlords. One moment stands out to me when I was a teenager and having to write a letter to appeal to the landlord who wanted to take my family's whole security deposit, which would have been a lot of money. I remember trying to use everything I learned in English composition classes to write this letter, and I recall feeling a great sense of justice. We didn't end up getting that security deposit back, but I'm glad I was able to help my parents regardless. — \u003cstrong>Jeannie Pham\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I was six-years-old, I traveled to Mexico with my grandmother. Upon our return we were held at immigration at LAX and the TSA agents expected me, a six-year-old child, to explain my grandmother’s immigration status and to translate a very complex conversation using words I had never heard before. It was so scary. I did my best because I was worried my grandmother would be deported, because I was told by the TSA agent if my grandmother could not give them the information they needed she would be sent back to Mexico. I did not completely comprehend everything that was being said, yet I was expected to translate. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831204\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Irebid-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interpreting for her Indigenous Mexican parents led Irebid Gilbert (right, with siblings Vianey and Judith) on the career path she has today. \u003ccite>(Irebid Gilbert)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>My mother had a court date for a traffic citation (come to think of it, this may be where my fear of public speaking began). She took me as the designated interpreter. As I stood before the judge and hearing mother tell me \"dile, dile lo que te dije\" (tell him, tell him what I told you), I froze. When I finally spoke, my voice was low and timid. I no longer recall what I said but luckily the judge sympathized with me. He asked me my age (I must have been 13 or 14 at the time) and then proceeded to tell me there were careers in the future for me. Nevertheless, the look I got from my mother told me I had failed. Many years later, I did in fact become a trained interpreter. Although that particular memory is bittersweet, I recognize the dire need for my mother to want to relay her thoughts and emotions, something perhaps she felt only a family member could do. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the most memorable (recollections) was how my mother loved the show \"Friends,\" but did not understand a lot of the jokes. So I would translate it for her. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831205\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831205\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Sally-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As a child, Sally Seraphin translated for Haitian relatives who were newly arrived in the U.S. With COVID-19, she said, the responsibility of kids doing this kind of work for families 'is doubly hard.' \u003ccite>(Sally Seraphin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One summer day, when I was 9, I was home alone with my mom. That's why, when the phone rang and it was her boss, she asked me to translate for her. I introduced myself to the man on the other end of the phone and he brusquely, and without preamble, said \"Tell your mom I'm laying her off, so she doesn't have to come to work on Monday.\" I didn't know what that meant so I asked him if she could go on Tuesday. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>You frequently tackled complex adult administrative work...\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As a young girl, I often translated for Haitian relatives who were newly arrived in the U.S. I would take them on rounds to all the usual places one needs to go in order to get established in a new land, such as the Social Security Administration. It taught me a sort of resourcefulness and built my resilience, but it was also a challenging burden for someone so young. Under normal circumstances, the life of an immigrant child is not carefree and often complicated by real economic hardship. With COVID their work is doubly hard. Immigrant children and families deserve better support. — \u003cstrong>Sally Seraphin\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831206\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831206\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Elodia-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elodia Caballero said she began supporting her parents with her language skills 'as soon as I learned to write and read in English.' \u003ccite>(Elodia Caballero)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As soon as I learned to write and read in English, it was my responsibility to fill out applications and write letters of earned household income so my siblings and I could get Medicaid. I was also responsible for reading all government and official documents for my family. I had a hard time reading the documents, and don't know if I told them the right thing every time. — \u003cstrong>Elodia Caballero\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the oldest kid, just having turned 13 when we arrived (in San Francisco from Mexico in 1984), I remember the many times I translated for my parents things that children should not be aware or exposed to. My mother became pregnant shortly after our arrival and I had to go to her medical appointments and translate. One time I had to translate the risk of her pregnancy and the possibility that her baby in the womb might have Down syndrome. Even as a teen or young adult, translating legal and financial issues is intense as one becomes fully aware of the fragility of our family’s situation. — \u003cstrong>Maru Salazar\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831209\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831209\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Angel-and-Manuel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angel Luis Martinez, now 80 (pictured here around the age of 12 with his uncle Manuel) said navigating the attitudes of U.S. officials after he and his family arrived from Puerto Rico left 'a bitter taste in my soul.' \u003ccite>(Angel Luis Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>...and you learned a lot about adult systems of power and discrimination\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>I am 80 years old and arrived in NYC from Puerto Rico in 1947. I was the oldest child in our family and the first one to learn English. I still have a bitter taste in my soul from having to translate the scorn of the then-called \"home relief\" (later welfare, later AFDC) workers who queried every aspect of our lives. I send Maggie love and admiration. — \u003cstrong>Angel Luis Martinez\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My parents were hard-working immigrants from Nicaragua. While they eventually became somewhat fluent, I was the one they depended upon to navigate their dealings in their adopted country. It was always so interesting to hear the change of tone, clarification or additional information I would get once I took over, when they were having a hard time communicating with others. So sad that so many others did not have the benefit of a daughter who could go toe-to-toe with those who sought to take advantage of their lack of English-speaking skills! — \u003cstrong>Anita Martinez\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831211\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11831211\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos.jpg 1900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-160x108.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Anita-Carlos-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anita Martinez (here with brother Carlos) recalls translating for her Nicaraguan parents, and observing the 'change of tone ... I would get once I took over, when they were having a hard time communicating with others.' \u003ccite>(Anita Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I remember feeling frustrated and fearful trying to make sense of bills, notices, and other official documents. At the same time, there was such an acute awareness that I had to do it. I remember accompanying my parents to health care appointments to fill out forms and translate. I don’t ever recall anyone questioning it. Why did that ever seem acceptable? I’m now a health care professional and it’s one reason I feel so strongly about advocating for appropriate and consistent access to language resources. It’s not OK for a child to be in a position to interpret important information for others. Our immigrant parents deserve better. — \u003cstrong>Anonymous\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Having language access allows for immigrant communities to thrive and regain agency. — \u003cstrong>Vida\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"resources\">\u003c/a>Multilingual Resources for Families\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>COVID-19 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The CDC's website is available in Spanish \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/\">here\u003c/a>. The organization also has printable information about the coronavirus and preventing the spread of COVID-19 available in 64 languages \u003ca href=\"https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/other-languages?Sort=Lang%3A%3Aasc\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KQED en Español\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have coronavirus information, guides and advice available in Spanish \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/elcoronavirus\">here\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cp>The baby’s father was the first to get sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a cook in Los Angeles, Ramon Lopez never stopped going to the restaurant while other kinds of workers could log in from home. He ran all the family’s errands, buying groceries and putting gas in the car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He developed a fever, dry cough and body pain. When he lost his sense of smell, his wife, Florida Santiago, took him to a hospital where he tested positive for COVID-19, she recounted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A week later, 8-month-old Jesus started fussing and had a similar dry cough for several days. Thankfully, he never got a fever, his mother said, but Baby Jesus tested positive. Then Santiago got sick, too, and is awaiting test results for herself and the couple’s three other children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Since this began we have been trying very hard to take care of the kids and ourselves,” said Santiago, whose family of six shares a one-bedroom apartment. “The only thing we can think is that when my husband went out to work. But we just don’t know.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As COVID-19 ravages California and the nation, the number of children infected is also rising, especially among Latino children. They are testing positive at higher rates than other groups of children, accounting for the majority of all California cases among those under 18. Latino minors make up 67% of the cases where race/ethnicity is known, despite being only 48% of the state’s population of kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s nearly 9,700 Latino children who have been stricken by the virus, according to data from the California Department of Public Health. Nearly a quarter of them live in Los Angeles County—and likely more, since neither the state nor the county have complete race and ethnicity records for children who test positive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Statewide, kids under 18 make up 8% of all coronavirus cases and, so far, none of the deaths, according to the state. Nationwide, more than 165,000 children have tested positive, making up 7% of the total cases; at least 58 have died, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Shunling Tsang, Associate Medical Director of Quality for Riverside University Health System.\"]\"As we have more kids who become positive, my concern is it’s a matter of time before we may see increasing deaths in our younger population and that may include kids.”[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Medical experts say the rate of infection among Latino kids is a reflection of several factors, laid bare by the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A good proportion of Latinos are essential workers. They have to go and work in sectors that require them to be exposed to the virus and often without personal protective equipment,” said Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, director of the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They tend to live in close quarters, so if the breadwinner goes out and comes home they often come to a household in which there are many people and … cannot keep appropriate distance if they are positive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many Latinos also lack access to health care and have higher rates of underlying conditions like diabetes and asthma, which can lead to complications for those who contract COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Among adults, Latinos account for more than half of California’s cases and 42% of the deaths, despite being only 36% of the population. Nationally, Latinos make up 35% of the positive cases, and are 18% of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California physicians who treat Latino families said they were not surprised to see their littlest patients reflected in the case numbers, given their parents’ jobs and housing conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The good news is that most of those children seem to be doing clinically fine. Most are not getting hospitalized or need step-up supportive care,” said Dr. Zarin Tejani, a pediatrician at Venice Family Clinic. “What we are seeing is they are getting sick from someone in their home they are exposed to.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But physicians worry that if the numbers continue to climb, some children could be severely affected. A rare post-infection multisystem inflammatory syndrome has been detected in a growing number of children across the country that has been connected to coronavirus infection. Kids who get the syndrome are landing in the hospital with symptoms that include fever, rash and abdominal pain. If not properly treated, a child’s heart and major organs can be damaged.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In California, the Department of Public Health said it does not receive information from counties regarding all of the children who have been hospitalized. Of the data it has received, 143 children who tested positive were hospitalized. Of those, 95— or 66%— were Latino.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As we have more kids who become positive, my concern is it’s a matter of time before we may see increasing deaths in our younger population and that may include kids,” said Dr. Shunling Tsang, Associate Medical Director of Quality for Riverside University Health System.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Latinos are not genetically predisposed to the virus but the circumstances of their lives expose them to coronavirus more than other groups, said Dr. Margarita Loeza, a family physician at the Venice Family Clinic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The poorest will carry the burden of disease,” she said. “Our country is set up so unjustly that this is where we are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many Latinos work in low-paying fields that require attendance—service and restaurant jobs, farm work, factories and health care jobs—placing them more at risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While not all Latinos live in poverty, many struggle to make ends meet and even more have been pushed to the financial brink since the pandemic began. According to a survey in April by the Pew Research Center, about half of Latinos report that they or someone in their household lost a job or experienced a pay cut since the pandemic began, compared to a third of all adults.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Joanna, who asked that her last name not be used, coronavirus came home with her husband, who works in construction in Los Angeles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She and her 18-month-old daughter tested positive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“She started with a fever, and because her dad only had what we thought was a stomach bug, I thought the fever was from her teething,” Joanna said. “It was very scary because then she had two seizures and I had to take her to the emergency room.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her 3-year-old has been symptom-free and Joanna is trying to keep it that way by keeping the children apart, wearing a mask and disinfecting their home regularly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Research is showing that, among those getting sick, going to work is the biggest factor. A study in San Francisco’s Mission District, conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, with community organizations, tested 3,000 people—-about 44% of whom were Latino. The results showed that Latinos accounted for nearly all of the infections, and nearly all of them said they could not work from home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The virus exploits pre-existing vulnerabilities in our society,” said Dr. Diane Havlir, chief of the UCSF Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of those vulnerabilities is housing conditions, Aguilar-Gaxiola said. Latino families may live in multigenerational households or share apartments with other families, making social distancing and self-isolation non-existent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some families are able to separate or stay with other relatives, but it’s rare, hard to do and causes increased stress, said Michelle Aguilar, a pediatrician at Venice Family Clinic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There is no way to do ideal isolation in shared homes, multiple family members sharing a single room or multigenerational housing,” Aguilar said. “It’s so many layers of difficulty and stress that this pandemic has brought to our families.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A study by the Public Policy Institute of California in May found that essential workers who could not work at home more often live in crowded housing. 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They have to go and work in sectors that require them to be exposed to the virus and often without personal protective equipment,” said Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, director of the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They tend to live in close quarters, so if the breadwinner goes out and comes home they often come to a household in which there are many people and … cannot keep appropriate distance if they are positive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many Latinos also lack access to health care and have higher rates of underlying conditions like diabetes and asthma, which can lead to complications for those who contract COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Among adults, Latinos account for more than half of California’s cases and 42% of the deaths, despite being only 36% of the population. Nationally, Latinos make up 35% of the positive cases, and are 18% of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California physicians who treat Latino families said they were not surprised to see their littlest patients reflected in the case numbers, given their parents’ jobs and housing conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The good news is that most of those children seem to be doing clinically fine. Most are not getting hospitalized or need step-up supportive care,” said Dr. Zarin Tejani, a pediatrician at Venice Family Clinic. “What we are seeing is they are getting sick from someone in their home they are exposed to.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But physicians worry that if the numbers continue to climb, some children could be severely affected. A rare post-infection multisystem inflammatory syndrome has been detected in a growing number of children across the country that has been connected to coronavirus infection. Kids who get the syndrome are landing in the hospital with symptoms that include fever, rash and abdominal pain. If not properly treated, a child’s heart and major organs can be damaged.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In California, the Department of Public Health said it does not receive information from counties regarding all of the children who have been hospitalized. Of the data it has received, 143 children who tested positive were hospitalized. Of those, 95— or 66%— were Latino.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“As we have more kids who become positive, my concern is it’s a matter of time before we may see increasing deaths in our younger population and that may include kids,” said Dr. Shunling Tsang, Associate Medical Director of Quality for Riverside University Health System.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Latinos are not genetically predisposed to the virus but the circumstances of their lives expose them to coronavirus more than other groups, said Dr. Margarita Loeza, a family physician at the Venice Family Clinic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The poorest will carry the burden of disease,” she said. “Our country is set up so unjustly that this is where we are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many Latinos work in low-paying fields that require attendance—service and restaurant jobs, farm work, factories and health care jobs—placing them more at risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While not all Latinos live in poverty, many struggle to make ends meet and even more have been pushed to the financial brink since the pandemic began. According to a survey in April by the Pew Research Center, about half of Latinos report that they or someone in their household lost a job or experienced a pay cut since the pandemic began, compared to a third of all adults.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Joanna, who asked that her last name not be used, coronavirus came home with her husband, who works in construction in Los Angeles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She and her 18-month-old daughter tested positive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“She started with a fever, and because her dad only had what we thought was a stomach bug, I thought the fever was from her teething,” Joanna said. “It was very scary because then she had two seizures and I had to take her to the emergency room.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her 3-year-old has been symptom-free and Joanna is trying to keep it that way by keeping the children apart, wearing a mask and disinfecting their home regularly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Research is showing that, among those getting sick, going to work is the biggest factor. A study in San Francisco’s Mission District, conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, with community organizations, tested 3,000 people—-about 44% of whom were Latino. The results showed that Latinos accounted for nearly all of the infections, and nearly all of them said they could not work from home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The virus exploits pre-existing vulnerabilities in our society,” said Dr. Diane Havlir, chief of the UCSF Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of those vulnerabilities is housing conditions, Aguilar-Gaxiola said. 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And it is more common among Latinos, especially those working in farming and food preparation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Santiago’s husband was diagnosed— and their 8-month-old son later tested positive—- her husband would sleep in the living room. She took the bedroom with the four children, but maintaining distance in a one-bedroom apartment has been difficult. If their three older children test negative, Santiago said they will stay with her sister until the rest of the family is in the clear.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the state focuses on the rising number of cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new public service awareness campaign on Thursday. 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If the income is higher, the amount varies. Individual taxpayers' children also qualify for $500 per child under the age of 17.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carmen said she pays income tax every year using her ITIN. Before the pandemic she worked two jobs in the food industry — one at a catering company and another at a pizzeria.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"This is the first time I'm home without an income,\" she said. \"I'm using my voice to advocate on behalf of my daughter.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Carmen came to the U.S. from Lima, Peru, in 2001. She said she's concerned about her and her daughter's future in this pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's a hard reality we are living,\" she said, pleading with public officials not to abandon children like hers during the crisis. \"I hope their hearts soften and their minds open to see that our children are also the future of the country.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mary McCord is the lead attorney for the class-action lawsuit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The lawsuit is based on the equal protection violation of the CARES Act that discriminates and excludes U.S. children,\" said McCord, a visiting professor at Georgetown University Law Center. \"It's one thing to discriminate against the undocumented immigrants, which our system does, but it's a whole different thing to discriminate against U.S. citizen children.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11812710 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/1920_GettyImages-522274800-1-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McCord estimates there are millions of children of undocumented immigrants in the country and said that these youths are being \"treated as second-class citizens\" with the denial of the CARES Act benefit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More importantly, McCord said, it's nonsensical to deny these U.S. citizen children the benefit of the relief package because they already qualify for other public benefit programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, as well as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Under the Constitution, U.S. citizens cannot be discriminated against based on alienage,\" McCord said. \"These children have no say in who they're born to, and yet they're being treated differently than other U.S. citizen children. And that's why so many of the other public benefits programs still do cover U.S. citizen children, because otherwise it would be discriminatory.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nicholas Katz, CASA's senior manager of legal services, said the way the CARES Act is being implemented runs counter to its promise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The purpose of the CARES Act is to help the most vulnerable members of our society during this difficult time,\" Katz said in written statements. \"Immigrants make up almost a fifth of [front-line] workers during this pandemic. It is an absolute outrage that we are relying on immigrant families to care for our loved ones and provide our essential supplies and yet denying their children the support they are entitled to as U.S. citizens.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This case doesn't have a precedent, though two lawsuits in Maryland and Illinois have been filed against the U.S. government on behalf of couples of mixed immigration status. 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"content": "\u003cp>Bay Area counties are reporting a steep drop in calls to their child abuse hotlines since stay-at-home orders took effect, a trend concerning to child welfare advocates who fear many instances of abuse are currently going unreported.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Marin counties have all reported a 50% to 60% drop in calls and referrals in April compared to last year, according to county records.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote align=\"righ\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Bree Marchman, director of Marin County Health and Human Services Child Welfare Division\"]'We know that child abuse and neglect continue to occur. The fact that our referral numbers are so low suggests that we just aren't hearing about the issues happening.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We know that child abuse and neglect continue to occur,\" said Bree Marchman, director of Marin County Health and Human Services Child Welfare Division. \"The fact that our referral numbers are so low suggests that we just aren't hearing about the issues happening.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Social service agencies are usually alerted to potential child abuse instances through mandated reporters, like teachers, who are required under state law to call if they have reason to believe a child is being abused. But that's far less likely to happen with kids out of school and families forced to shelter in place due to the coronavirus, Marchman said. She noted that abuse and neglect are more likely to occur during times of crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth] \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"So the fact that we’re hearing fewer calls coming in really says to us people aren’t seeing what’s happening,\" Marchman said. \"That makes sense because school teachers, school personnel are the most common reporters to our hotline and now that schools are not in session, they don’t have those natural opportunities to hear from kids that some things aren't going right at home.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Prevention and Support\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The best way to stop abuse is to get help before things get worse, said Kristin Mateer, executive director of East Bay Children’s Law Offices. Most outreach programs and family resource centers have temporarily moved online and are checking in with families via phone, email and video conference, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"related coverage\" tag=\"child-abuse\"]\"Parents can call when they’re overwhelmed or stressed out. There are people trained to make referrals to all sorts of services,\" Mateer said. \"The really important part is to get people the help they need before a child would become our client.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children who are victims of abuse or neglect often suffer from declining mental health, Mateer said, especially when they can’t access in-person resources and support.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“One of the issues that falls under abuse and neglect are children with mental issues whose parents can’t meet their needs and aren’t getting them the help they need,” Mateer said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Bay Area Social Service Hotlines\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://safeandsound.org/covid-19/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Safe and Sound\u003c/a>: A child abuse prevention program providing 24-hour support to parents and families: 415-441-5437.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://familypaths.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Family Paths\u003c/a>: A stress helpline for parents in need of support: 1-800-829-3777.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crisissupport.org/programs/crisis-line/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crisis Support Services of Alameda County\u003c/a>: To support children suffering from mental health issues and who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts: 1-800-309-2131. There is also a national hotline: 1-800-273-8255.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.standffov.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STAND! For Families Free of Violence\u003c/a>: A 24-hour, toll-free crisis line: 1-888-215-5555.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.first5sf.org/family-resource-centers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First 5 San Francisco Family Resource Centers\u003c/a>: A network of 26 sites around San Francisco that offer parental support, information and referrals. Many services can currently be access online or by phone, and some sites are offering food and diaper security during the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>As front line health care workers dedicate long hours to caring for patients during the COVID-19 crisis, life has changed for their own families — especially their children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some hospital workers are staying away from their families to protect their kids. Others are living in the same house and taking extra precautions to avoid passing along the virus. Many children of nurses and doctors are navigating the unpredictability of life without regular school, along with the stress of worrying about their parents. Here's a look inside the lives of four families' kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812791\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812791\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42802_002_KQED_Oakland_TamuBustos_04162020-qut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42802_002_KQED_Oakland_TamuBustos_04162020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42802_002_KQED_Oakland_TamuBustos_04162020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42802_002_KQED_Oakland_TamuBustos_04162020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42802_002_KQED_Oakland_TamuBustos_04162020-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tamu Bustos outside of Highland Hospital in Oakland on April 16, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>When Mom Comes Home, She Stays Outside\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Marshall Rocha, 15, and Marina Rocha, 18, in Clovis\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Marshall and Marina Rocha, the spread of coronavirus means they can’t hug their mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The teen siblings live in Clovis, near Fresno. Their mom, Tamu Bustos, works as an ER nurse at Highland Hospital in Oakland. She sleeps in a trailer in the Bay Area, but when she gets a day off, she makes the three-hour drive home to see her kids. With the coronavirus outbreak, those visits have gotten tougher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tamu doesn’t want to put her children at risk, so she avoids going inside the house where the kids stay with their dad while she’s at work. She also limits how often she visits her kids and for how long — sometimes for as little as an hour at a time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://youtu.be/C4SFJaE-y5I\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Obviously we can’t touch each other,” said Marshall, who is a sophomore in high school. “I'd love to give her a hug, and make sure she's fine because I'm a mama's boy. I love my mom. She's really sweet, kind and amazing. I really don't know what I would do if she got hurt or sick.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last time they saw their mom, they noticed a change.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Her eyes started to bag and darken,” Marina, a senior, explained. “It's clear she's not getting as much sleep. She looked like she lost a lot of weight from stress alone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anytime they do see her, they stay much more than six feet apart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Marina Rocha, 18\"]'We have a more real connection, we have a more real perception of life as well. On the topic of death — we already know what she wants when she dies. ... We can talk about things like that because that's what she faces every day.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent visit, they went to a drive-thru burger joint and talked to each other from separate cars. Another time, the siblings walked to the school down the street from their house. The kids sat on one side of the stadium while their mom sat on the other, and they had breakfast together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The coronavirus has also impacted Marina and Marshall’s bigger celebrations, too. Last week, Marina celebrated her 18th birthday without a big party, but her mom got a day off work and stood far away as Marina blew out her candles. Marina won’t get a high school graduation this year, either, but she said all of these milestones don’t mean as much as they did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We get to hear all the horror stories of the ER room,” said Marina. “You realize this is not something to joke around about. There are people who actually don’t get the same opportunities you do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812875\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812875\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-800x571.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-1920x1371.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tamu Bustos and her children, Marshall and Marina Rocha, pose for a family photo on vacation in Australia. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tamu Bustos)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Marina and Marshall say they’re worried about their mom, but say she’s one tough cookie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In all honesty, the best word I can say is ‘hardass,’” Marina said. “The joke with her has always been that it doesn't matter if you start to bleed or you break a bone, you just put a Band-Aid on it. But at the same time, she loves us and she tries to be there for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have a more real connection, we have a more real perception of life as well,” she continued. “On the topic of death — we already know what she wants when she dies. It's a very normal conversation for us. We can talk about things like that because that's what she faces every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marina said watching her mom hasn’t inspired her to become a nurse — she said she values sleep too much. But she isn’t sleeping much these days. Instead she said she lays in bed at night, imagining the worst case scenarios of what could happen to her mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marina has to be her mom’s alarm clock sometimes — calling to wake her up for a night shift. Other times, Marina and Marshall stay up late just for the opportunity to talk to their mom on the phone. They say they speak every day, asking when she’ll come home and telling her how much they miss her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://omny.fm/shows/kqed-segmented-audio/hear-tamu-bustos-call-her-kids/embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s been really hard for Tamu not to get to see her kids, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When the world is talking about social distancing, I go to an empty trailer after work and get to talk to my kids by phone,” she said. “I’m completely alone. I don’t get to see my friends. Or my family. I’m 100% alone. I don’t get to be a mom. I don’t get to be a friend. I don’t get to be an active participant in my family. I can’t even hug my kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Tamu says her kids are her heroes through all of this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I can only promise my kids that I will be safe and I will call them tomorrow. I just hope this is the one promise I don’t break. I hope this is over soon. I hope to have life back again,\" Tamu wrote in a text to KQED. \"I can’t wait to sit on the couch with a kid on each side of me as I fall asleep holding them.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812669\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42761_004_KQED_SanLeandro_OliviaBye_04132020-qut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42761_004_KQED_SanLeandro_OliviaBye_04132020-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42761_004_KQED_SanLeandro_OliviaBye_04132020-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42761_004_KQED_SanLeandro_OliviaBye_04132020-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42761_004_KQED_SanLeandro_OliviaBye_04132020-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olivia Bye in San Leandro on April 13, 2020.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Health Complications. And Then, the Coronavirus Hit\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Olivia Bye, 14, in San Leandro\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Olivia Bye, 14, likes her independence. But since the coronavirus outbreak, she’s had to be even more self-sufficient than usual. Olivia’s mom, Berenice Perez, is an emergency room doctor at a hospital in Oakland, and works long hours either treating COVID-19 patients directly or doing administrative work to address the hospital’s response to the crisis. Olivia’s dad works in IT tech support, a job requiring him to go into the office each day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Olivia says the transition to spending days home alone hasn’t been too difficult. She prepares easy meals like pasta and grilled cheese to get her through the day, which she spends attending Zoom classes in advance of her eighth grade graduation. Despite those adjustments, Olivia says the biggest challenge has been worrying about her mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My mom doesn't like to talk about [the coronavirus] a whole lot when she comes [home] from work,” said Olivia. “Sometimes we’ll have discussions about it, but it's her whole life now. So when she comes home she likes to have a little break and not to think about it constantly because she already does at the hospital.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Berenice\u003c/span> takes diligent precautions to ensure she doesn’t spread the virus around the house. She follows a system of leaving her protective coverall outside the door, sealing it in a bag, throwing it in the laundry, and quickly hopping in the shower — all while cleaning the surfaces she’s touched along the way. She also occasionally eats dinner on the other side of the room and sleeps in Olivia’s older sister’s empty bed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Olivia Bye, 14\"]'I think the days where it feels really hard for me are the same days that it feels really hard for my mom.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All these precautions are extra important, Olivia said, because her mom had a hole in her heart that caused a small stroke last April, and had a procedure to close the hole in November. Berenice said she isn’t more susceptible to facing complications as a result of COVID- 19 than other women of her age. But it’s been challenging for the family to reconcile her recent health scare with the unknowns of the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can tell that she's always nervous and on edge about it,” Olivia said. “She didn't really expect this to be her new reality. But it's her job, so she's just trying to figure out how to make it less scary. But she's always going to have a constant worry in the back of her mind.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Olivia is worried, too. She said it’s been difficult to stay positive about the situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think the days where it feels really hard for me are the same days that it feels really hard for my mom,” she said. “It’s hard to know what the bright side could be. I guess I try and think it's not going to last forever. It is going to get better at some point.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These days, Olivia calms her mind by connecting with friends and keeping up on her schoolwork. She also writes fictional stories to help her process her feelings. She’s even writing a character whose parent also suffers from health challenges.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can form any reality I want with this,” she said. “And I incorporate my feelings into the story as an outlet.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812498\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812498\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42780_alt_1004-800x945.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42780_alt_1004-800x945.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42780_alt_1004-160x189.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42780_alt_1004-1020x1204.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42780_alt_1004.jpg 1461w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Skarbinski family is dealing with both parents being on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the Skarbinski family)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>When Both Parents Work on the Front Lines\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Isan Skarbinski, 12; Nadja Skarbinski, 10; and Lev Skarbinski, 7; in Berkeley\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the Skarbinski siblings, home life has shifted dramatically with the spread of the coronavirus. Their dad is an infectious disease doctor and their mom is a medical epidemiologist — both working on the frontline of the pandemic. The kids admit the adjustment has been tough.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It's kind of hard because a lot of the time they're not here, especially my dad,” said Isan, a sixth grader. “My mom is working from home now, but before that she was working and coming home at 11 o’clock. And my dad is working all the time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though their mother now works from home, her days are still long and filled with taking meetings and contact tracing the virus. The kids don’t want to interrupt her. That leaves Isan, the oldest, to care for his youngest siblings throughout the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Nadja Skarbinski, 10\"]'I worry that [my dad] is going to get the virus and that he won't survive. He can't say it's gonna be okay because, if it's not, he'd be lying. So he doesn't really respond.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My brother is helping me a lot,” said seven-year-old Lev. “He gets me on all of my [Zoom] classes.” The two also do homework and build the Star Wars Millennium Falcon Lego set together most days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When their parents have finally clocked out of work each night, Isan said they often talk quietly about the coronavirus amongst each other. But the kids would rather avoid talking about the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We try not to talk about COVID at home,” Isan said. “We avoid it because if we talk about it for the rest of the night it just gets to be no fun.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nadja, 10, agrees. “We don't really like to hear it because it's not very reassuring that it's ever going to end,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nadja most openly expresses how challenging it’s been to juggle schoolwork and her worry about her parents. She’s the most concerned about her dad, who works at a hospital treating COVID- 19 patients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside tag=\"coronavirus\" label=\"Related Coverage\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I worry that [my dad] is going to get the virus and that he won't survive,” she said. “He can't say it's gonna be okay because if it's not, he'd be lying. So he doesn't really respond.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the worry gets to be too much, Nadja takes some alone time in her room, reads a book and reassures herself it’ll be okay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Skarbinski kids say there are many happy moments, too. Their dad gets home past bedtime, but the time they have together is always fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the time when we see him we just play,” said Isan. “Our time with him has changed. We obviously have less, but it's more play time … All the time we can get with him we play with him.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On their parents’ days off, they’ll play music together as a family or spend time outside in the backyard. On Easter, they were able to organize a special Polish brunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know, in the end, the virus can't go on forever,” Nadja said. “It's going to end somehow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-800x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-800x659.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-1020x840.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bela Gonzales, 14, and her brother Louie Licea, 15, have been taking care of their little sister and running the house while their parents have been working long shifts during the COVID- 19 crisis. They also dyed their hair a matching shade of pink while sheltered in place at home. \u003ccite>(Courtsy of Veronica Licea)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>More Tension at Home, But It's Brought Them Closer\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Bela Gonzales, 14; Louie Licea, 15; Mia Licea, 4 in Alameda\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela and Louie’s mom, Veronica, is an ER nurse at Kaiser Oakland. Their dad is a firefighter paramedic. Both parents are putting in longer hours with the coronavirus crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Honestly, I feel that the hardest thing is the tension in my house,\" said 14-year-old Bela. “Since both of my parents are in the medical field, they're both feeling so much stress. There's just so much tension between everybody in our house.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Bela Gonzales, 14\"]'We have to find ways to keep ourselves on track rather than relying on them to keep us on track. A positive of this would be that it’s teaching us a lot of responsibility.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You gotta separate yourself a little bit and give them their space that they need,” added Louie, 15.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both kids say they’ve had to learn to rely more on themselves and each other, rather than their parents, who are working long hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have to find ways to keep ourselves on track rather than relying on them to keep us on track. A positive of this would be that it’s teaching us a lot of responsibility,\" Bela said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela and Louie have had to step up with child care for their four-year-old sister, Mia. They feed her, bathe her and put her to bed, because their mom works until midnight at the hospital.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Louie said the hardest thing is wondering what kinds of dangers his parents are actually facing on the job when he can’t talk to them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812690\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 382px\">\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-11812690\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-1122x1496.jpg 1122w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-840x1120.jpg 840w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-687x916.jpg 687w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-414x552.jpg 414w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42796_IMG_8210-qut-354x472.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Firefighter paramedic Louie Licea with his family: Bela Gonzales, 14, ER nurse Veronica Licea, Mia Licea 4, and Louie Licea II, 15. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Veronica Licea)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I'm always thinking, ‘I wonder if she's dealing with any patients. I wonder if he's going on any calls for patients.’ It's just hard because you don't really know what's going on,\" he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela says it’s hard to find appropriate ways to communicate with their parents about what they’re seeing at work. “Because this is such a sensitive topic for them,” she said. “We're not on the front lines. We're not seeing the people that have this illness. And they are.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela and Louie say their family is close-knit. They love to watch movies together and share meals. So their biggest fear is that if a parent gets sick, someone else in the family will, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And if they both get it, then we would really have to start being more responsible than we are right now,” Louie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To relax, he’s been playing T-ball in the backyard and hanging out with their puppy. But mostly, he’s been teaming up with Bela on chores and hanging out with her. The crisis, they both say, has brought them closer as siblings. They even dyed their hair a matching shade of pink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We talk to each other a lot,” Louie said. “Especially now, we’ve started telling each other what we’re scared of and how it’s making us feel about them going to work. We’re just trying to be there for each other.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela has some advice for other kids whose parents are frontline responders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Talk to your parents,” she said. “Even if you lash out at them because of how frustrated you are, your parents will always understand where it’s coming from and how you’re feeling. They’re always going to try their best to make you not feel like that. Just know you’re not alone. It’s gonna suck for a little while.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On a recent visit, they went to a drive-thru burger joint and talked to each other from separate cars. Another time, the siblings walked to the school down the street from their house. The kids sat on one side of the stadium while their mom sat on the other, and they had breakfast together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The coronavirus has also impacted Marina and Marshall’s bigger celebrations, too. Last week, Marina celebrated her 18th birthday without a big party, but her mom got a day off work and stood far away as Marina blew out her candles. Marina won’t get a high school graduation this year, either, but she said all of these milestones don’t mean as much as they did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We get to hear all the horror stories of the ER room,” said Marina. “You realize this is not something to joke around about. There are people who actually don’t get the same opportunities you do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812875\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812875\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-800x571.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/IMG_0041-3-1920x1371.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tamu Bustos and her children, Marshall and Marina Rocha, pose for a family photo on vacation in Australia. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tamu Bustos)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Marina and Marshall say they’re worried about their mom, but say she’s one tough cookie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In all honesty, the best word I can say is ‘hardass,’” Marina said. “The joke with her has always been that it doesn't matter if you start to bleed or you break a bone, you just put a Band-Aid on it. But at the same time, she loves us and she tries to be there for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have a more real connection, we have a more real perception of life as well,” she continued. “On the topic of death — we already know what she wants when she dies. It's a very normal conversation for us. We can talk about things like that because that's what she faces every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marina said watching her mom hasn’t inspired her to become a nurse — she said she values sleep too much. But she isn’t sleeping much these days. Instead she said she lays in bed at night, imagining the worst case scenarios of what could happen to her mom.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Marina has to be her mom’s alarm clock sometimes — calling to wake her up for a night shift. Other times, Marina and Marshall stay up late just for the opportunity to talk to their mom on the phone. They say they speak every day, asking when she’ll come home and telling her how much they miss her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://omny.fm/shows/kqed-segmented-audio/hear-tamu-bustos-call-her-kids/embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s been really hard for Tamu not to get to see her kids, she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When the world is talking about social distancing, I go to an empty trailer after work and get to talk to my kids by phone,” she said. “I’m completely alone. I don’t get to see my friends. Or my family. I’m 100% alone. I don’t get to be a mom. I don’t get to be a friend. I don’t get to be an active participant in my family. I can’t even hug my kids.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Tamu says her kids are her heroes through all of this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I can only promise my kids that I will be safe and I will call them tomorrow. I just hope this is the one promise I don’t break. I hope this is over soon. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I worry that [my dad] is going to get the virus and that he won't survive,” she said. “He can't say it's gonna be okay because if it's not, he'd be lying. So he doesn't really respond.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the worry gets to be too much, Nadja takes some alone time in her room, reads a book and reassures herself it’ll be okay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Skarbinski kids say there are many happy moments, too. Their dad gets home past bedtime, but the time they have together is always fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Most of the time when we see him we just play,” said Isan. “Our time with him has changed. We obviously have less, but it's more play time … All the time we can get with him we play with him.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On their parents’ days off, they’ll play music together as a family or spend time outside in the backyard. On Easter, they were able to organize a special Polish brunch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know, in the end, the virus can't go on forever,” Nadja said. “It's going to end somehow.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11812691\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-11812691\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-800x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-800x659.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-160x132.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut-1020x840.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42798_RS42797_alt_1005-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bela Gonzales, 14, and her brother Louie Licea, 15, have been taking care of their little sister and running the house while their parents have been working long shifts during the COVID- 19 crisis. They also dyed their hair a matching shade of pink while sheltered in place at home. \u003ccite>(Courtsy of Veronica Licea)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>More Tension at Home, But It's Brought Them Closer\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Bela Gonzales, 14; Louie Licea, 15; Mia Licea, 4 in Alameda\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bela and Louie’s mom, Veronica, is an ER nurse at Kaiser Oakland. Their dad is a firefighter paramedic. Both parents are putting in longer hours with the coronavirus crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Honestly, I feel that the hardest thing is the tension in my house,\" said 14-year-old Bela. “Since both of my parents are in the medical field, they're both feeling so much stress. There's just so much tension between everybody in our house.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It was a scene of confusion and despair early Tuesday morning in front of one of the nation’s largest children’s courthouses in Los Angeles as parents, some with children and babies in tow, stood helplessly outside the closed building. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The notice on the courthouse door says that the court is closed for three days and doesn't really provide a lot of information about what to do,” said Leslie Heimov, executive director of the Children's Law Center of California, who was informed of the temporary closure the night before.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heimov and her staff attorneys provide legal representation to children in the child welfare system in Los Angeles and Sacramento. On Tuesday, Heimov found herself explaining the closure to a confused parent. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They were all told to come to court, so they're showing up, some of them taking public transportation, some with their babies with them,” she said. “Not surprisingly [it’s] a lot of very distressed folks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse in Los Angeles County's Monterey Park hears cases that relate to allegations of abuse or neglect of a child. Parents with a scheduled hearing check in at 8:30 a.m. Many show up early to wait throughout the day for their cases to be called. Some are there to regain custody of their children, and others are there to show their progress on a court-mandated plan before reunification can occur. Some parents might also learn at that courthouse that their parental rights have been terminated. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now the courthouse is closed due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, along with others across California, including in \u003ca href=\"https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/general/coronavirus.aspx\">Sacramento\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sanmateocourt.org/juvenileCovid19.pdf\">San Mateo\u003c/a> and other Bay Area counties. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Children get their own attorney in all dependency court proceedings primarily to ensure that the child’s welfare is paramount. Heimov worried that the precautionary court closures might have other harmful impacts to the children that she and her staff attorneys represent.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What we worry about is the child's emotional well-being,” Heimov said. “Are they scared? Is there something they need? Do they maybe have a medical condition that we don't know about and we need to make sure they get the proper medications? Have they been separated from their siblings?” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"More Coverage\" tag=\"coronavirus\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Heimov said she understands the seriousness of the current public health crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While we take our civic duty to flatten the curve extremely seriously, we also recognize that there are some situations where there are equally as important concerns for the welfare of a child or of the family that need to be addressed timely and can't be put on hold indefinitely,” Heimov said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Superior Court confirmed through an administrative order that the courts will remain closed until April 16 except for time-sensitive and essential functions. For child abuse or neglect cases, this means that only the most urgent will get a hearing, especially if it involves the imminent safety of a child. All other routine court functions will be delayed for 30 days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This worries Janine Townsend, a grandmother from Perris, California, who relies on a court order for guaranteed visitation with her grandson. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I'm hoping we get a visit on Friday,” Townsend said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Her grandson was removed from his parents and placed with a foster family. The foster mother hasn’t been compliant with her visits, Townsend said. She is worried that it may be a long time before she can see him again. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They’re saying this can go on for months,” Townsend said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bobby Cagle, who heads the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the nation’s largest child welfare agency, said visits with family members will continue. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the case that a physical visit cannot occur, department social workers are encouraging families to do virtual visits. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We're doing things like telephone calls, FaceTime, Skype,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='left' citation=\"Bobby Cagle, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services\"]'We know that families are worried about their children. The children [also] need to hear from their families so that they can be calmed in the situation as well.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cagle advised family members to call their social worker if they are told by a foster parent that a visit cannot happen. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If they feel like they're not getting what they need from the caseworker, they can always call a supervisor,” Cagle said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cagle acknowledged the extra anxiety of the current shelter-in-place orders might have for families. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We know that families are worried about their children,” Cagle said. “The children [also] need to hear from their families so that they can be calmed in the situation as well.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Monthly home visits by a social worker to all children in foster care will also continue, Cagle said, and where possible, video conferencing will be used. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cagle said he's also worried about a dramatic drop in the number of calls received by the department hotline number, which gets between 500 to 1,000 calls per day reporting alleged child abuse or neglect. The decrease occurred since public schools closed on Monday. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Schools are one of the three primary drivers of the volume of calls that come into our hotline,” Cagle said. “What we have seen is a 30% to 50% decrease in the amount of calls ... over the last couple of days.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Teachers are often the ones that notice when a child might be the victim of abuse, and they call the hotline. Now, children are confined at home, which also worries domestic violence advocates. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Often staying home is not the safest plan because the abuser, the person hurting them, knows where they live or they live together,” said Carmen MacDonald, director of legal services at the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If the home is the place that you're experiencing domestic violence and now you've been told to stay at home, I'm very concerned that survivors are going to be less safe and the children are impacted who are witnessing domestic violence, and now children are home full time,” McDonald said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='right' citation=\"Carmen MacDonald, Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice\"]'If the home is the place that you're experiencing domestic violence and now you've been told to stay at home, I'm very concerned that survivors are going to be less safe and the children are impacted who are witnessing domestic violence, and now children are home full time.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to domestic violence, schools also play a critical role in helping women get out of dangerous situations, she said. 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"content": "\u003cp>In the age of the selfie, Dr. Michele Borba says self obsession has led to the erosion of empathy in kids. \"Children are hard wired for empathy. But unless we cultivate it, it lies dormant,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a recent event held at the Exploratorium, Borba said long term research showed an alarming societal shift. Since 2000, empathy in American kids, she said, \"began to nosedive faster than any other group of kids in the world. It has now nosedived 40 percent. While narcissism... has gone up 58 percent.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In her book \"UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,\" Borba lays out nine ways to raise kids who are more caring, compassionate, and concerned about others.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>1. Emotional Literacy: Encourage Discussing Feelings\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Emotional literacy, says Borba, is the gateway to empathy. \"Empathy is feeling with someone,\" she said at a recent event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can't feel with someone, if you don't know how the person feels.\" She recommends talking about emotions with your kids. Give them the words to describe their emotions, and learn how to read them in other people. Encourage them to speak openly about their feelings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another tip to help them maintain connection: when you're talking to someone, make sure you're focused on the speaker. Look at their eyes, not down at a device or somewhere else. Parents should be modeling this behavior as well, so phone down when you're talking to your kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>2. Moral Identity: Focus on Principles\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When we praise children, we tend to focus on their cognitive, social and physical strengths. But equally important, are their moral accomplishments. \"We're also not as intentional as we used to be, when cultivating empathy,\" she said. Instead of \"What kind thing did you do?\" the focus is often on \"What did you get?\" in terms of a grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Border encourages caretakers to figure out their personal core beliefs by talking about character strengths. What kind of principles does your family follow? Take note of when they're being caring and helpful, and they'll start to think of themselves as caring and helpful people. \"You act how you see yourself to be,\" Borba said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overpraising, however, can diminish empathy. Kids will start to see these behaviors as expectations to be met, rather that virtues to be embodied. If a child comes to expect accolades for every instance of \"good\" behavior, it may be time to rein it in. \"It's about striking a balance between building self-esteem while avoiding self-centeredness,\" Borba said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. Perspective Taking and Discipline\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11805457\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11805457\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11805457 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-1020x574.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Michele Borba (left) listens while making eye contact with an audience member at anevent at the Exploratorium. \u003ccite>(Alex Lim/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>According to Borba, parents discipline their kids an average of fifty times a day. Many of those actions requiring discipline are related to the child being inconsiderate. Borba calls these \"empathy-stretching opportunities.\" Simply put, try to get your kid to imagine themselves in the other shoes. Did they say something mean to their friend that upset them? How would they feel if the tables were turned? How can they make it up to their friend?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When disciplining though, avoid displaying the kinds of behaviors you don't want your kids to emulate. Borba says decades of research has shown that spanking kids leads them to display aggression and antisocial behavior. Yelling damages the parent-child relationship and creates a poor model. Even time-outs can make kids feel rejected, at a moment when what they really need is support. If parents are thinking about using rewards to enforce good behavior, that can backfire too. Instead of empathy they'll develop an expectation that the only reason to be kind is if they get something out of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>4. Moral Imagination: Use Books\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Don't underestimate the power of a parable. Or, in this case, any kind of book. There are countless examples of books featuring characters faced with moral dilemmas. Borba recommends reading books over digital entertainment options, to develop a child's imagination. The added benefit is that when adults read with children, they can take time in the middle of the story to talk about what's happening and ask questions about what they would do if they were in the character's quandary.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>5. Self-Regulation: Identify 'Body Alarms'\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Emotional self regulation can be a challenge for both kids and adults. When we feel stressed of angry it can trigger a physical reaction. We might clench our fists or teeth, we may get a headache or stomach ache. Borba said teaching your kids to identify their \"body alarms\" let's them know when they need to take a minute to decompress or do something calming, like deep breathing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Modeling emotional self-regulation is the best way to help your kids learn it. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/03/13/685533353/a-playful-way-to-teach-kids-to-control-their-anger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inuit parents\u003c/a> have been using a calm and collected strategy in child-rearing for generations.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>6. Practicing Kindness\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>This may seem like an obvious one, but Borba has found that parents often focus on getting their kids to strive for achievement and success over cultivating their personality. \"One of the best ways to build empathy is also having our kids see it in action,\" Borba said.\u003cbr>\nDefine what it means to be a kind person by demonstrating kindness in front of your child. Then help them come up ways to show it themselves. Get your kids into the practice of doing kind things, whether it's inviting another child to play with them or paying someone a compliment. When kids think about what might make someone happy and why, it reinforces empathy.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>7. Collaboration & Teamwork\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>There's no 'I' in 'empathy.' The hyper-competitiveness of today's world reinforces an \"I'm better than you\" mentality in kids, which makes them less empathetic. Shift the focus from 'me' and 'us,' when it comes to school and your own family. Provide opportunities for them to collaborate with other kids and hold family meetings where you can problem solve together.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>8. Moral Courage\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If kids see someone else being bullied, will they intervene? Do they know how to intervene? \"What every child has told me that we're failing to do,\" Borba said, \"is show them how.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Run through strategies on how to diffuse a bully situation with your child. That could include just going up and standing next to the kid being bullied or going to get a teacher. \"We've got to be a little more specific on saying, 'Let's figure out some things you can do,' and then they'll be more likely to be compassionate.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When children talk about someone being a bully, believe them and follow up. Borba has found that many children say they worry they won't be believed by adults, or that the adult won't act, leaving the child open to retaliation. If they don't think they can trust you, they're more likely to just remain a bystander the next time something happens. \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11805652\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide-160x100.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>9. Altruistic Leadership\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, and the answer might include options like sports star, pop star, or famous actor. In \"UnSelfie\u003cem>,\" \u003c/em>Borba says kids are growing up in a world that has become obsessed with celebrities who flaunt possessions, appearance and consumption over character values like compassion, charity and generosity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Help kids become changemakers by giving them opportunities for leadership and emphasizing the importance of societal contribution. Do things together to give back, like volunteer at a charity or gather used clothes and toys for donation. \"The culture is changing. Our parenting styles are changing. Technology has come,\" Borba said, \"It means we've got to be a little more intentional if we want to raise strong, good kids.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In the age of the selfie, Dr. Michele Borba says self obsession has led to the erosion of empathy in kids. \"Children are hard wired for empathy. But unless we cultivate it, it lies dormant,\" she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a recent event held at the Exploratorium, Borba said long term research showed an alarming societal shift. Since 2000, empathy in American kids, she said, \"began to nosedive faster than any other group of kids in the world. It has now nosedived 40 percent. While narcissism... has gone up 58 percent.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In her book \"UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,\" Borba lays out nine ways to raise kids who are more caring, compassionate, and concerned about others.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>1. Emotional Literacy: Encourage Discussing Feelings\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Emotional literacy, says Borba, is the gateway to empathy. \"Empathy is feeling with someone,\" she said at a recent event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can't feel with someone, if you don't know how the person feels.\" She recommends talking about emotions with your kids. Give them the words to describe their emotions, and learn how to read them in other people. Encourage them to speak openly about their feelings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another tip to help them maintain connection: when you're talking to someone, make sure you're focused on the speaker. Look at their eyes, not down at a device or somewhere else. Parents should be modeling this behavior as well, so phone down when you're talking to your kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>2. Moral Identity: Focus on Principles\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When we praise children, we tend to focus on their cognitive, social and physical strengths. But equally important, are their moral accomplishments. \"We're also not as intentional as we used to be, when cultivating empathy,\" she said. Instead of \"What kind thing did you do?\" the focus is often on \"What did you get?\" in terms of a grade.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Border encourages caretakers to figure out their personal core beliefs by talking about character strengths. What kind of principles does your family follow? Take note of when they're being caring and helpful, and they'll start to think of themselves as caring and helpful people. \"You act how you see yourself to be,\" Borba said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overpraising, however, can diminish empathy. Kids will start to see these behaviors as expectations to be met, rather that virtues to be embodied. If a child comes to expect accolades for every instance of \"good\" behavior, it may be time to rein it in. \"It's about striking a balance between building self-esteem while avoiding self-centeredness,\" Borba said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>3. Perspective Taking and Discipline\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11805457\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11805457\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11805457 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Focused-Listening-1020x574.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Michele Borba (left) listens while making eye contact with an audience member at anevent at the Exploratorium. \u003ccite>(Alex Lim/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>According to Borba, parents discipline their kids an average of fifty times a day. Many of those actions requiring discipline are related to the child being inconsiderate. Borba calls these \"empathy-stretching opportunities.\" Simply put, try to get your kid to imagine themselves in the other shoes. Did they say something mean to their friend that upset them? How would they feel if the tables were turned? How can they make it up to their friend?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When disciplining though, avoid displaying the kinds of behaviors you don't want your kids to emulate. Borba says decades of research has shown that spanking kids leads them to display aggression and antisocial behavior. Yelling damages the parent-child relationship and creates a poor model. Even time-outs can make kids feel rejected, at a moment when what they really need is support. If parents are thinking about using rewards to enforce good behavior, that can backfire too. Instead of empathy they'll develop an expectation that the only reason to be kind is if they get something out of it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>4. Moral Imagination: Use Books\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Don't underestimate the power of a parable. Or, in this case, any kind of book. There are countless examples of books featuring characters faced with moral dilemmas. Borba recommends reading books over digital entertainment options, to develop a child's imagination. The added benefit is that when adults read with children, they can take time in the middle of the story to talk about what's happening and ask questions about what they would do if they were in the character's quandary.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>5. Self-Regulation: Identify 'Body Alarms'\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Emotional self regulation can be a challenge for both kids and adults. When we feel stressed of angry it can trigger a physical reaction. We might clench our fists or teeth, we may get a headache or stomach ache. Borba said teaching your kids to identify their \"body alarms\" let's them know when they need to take a minute to decompress or do something calming, like deep breathing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Modeling emotional self-regulation is the best way to help your kids learn it. \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/03/13/685533353/a-playful-way-to-teach-kids-to-control-their-anger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inuit parents\u003c/a> have been using a calm and collected strategy in child-rearing for generations.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>6. Practicing Kindness\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>This may seem like an obvious one, but Borba has found that parents often focus on getting their kids to strive for achievement and success over cultivating their personality. \"One of the best ways to build empathy is also having our kids see it in action,\" Borba said.\u003cbr>\nDefine what it means to be a kind person by demonstrating kindness in front of your child. Then help them come up ways to show it themselves. Get your kids into the practice of doing kind things, whether it's inviting another child to play with them or paying someone a compliment. When kids think about what might make someone happy and why, it reinforces empathy.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>7. Collaboration & Teamwork\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>There's no 'I' in 'empathy.' The hyper-competitiveness of today's world reinforces an \"I'm better than you\" mentality in kids, which makes them less empathetic. Shift the focus from 'me' and 'us,' when it comes to school and your own family. Provide opportunities for them to collaborate with other kids and hold family meetings where you can problem solve together.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>8. Moral Courage\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If kids see someone else being bullied, will they intervene? Do they know how to intervene? \"What every child has told me that we're failing to do,\" Borba said, \"is show them how.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Run through strategies on how to diffuse a bully situation with your child. That could include just going up and standing next to the kid being bullied or going to get a teacher. \"We've got to be a little more specific on saying, 'Let's figure out some things you can do,' and then they'll be more likely to be compassionate.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When children talk about someone being a bully, believe them and follow up. Borba has found that many children say they worry they won't be believed by adults, or that the adult won't act, leaving the child open to retaliation. If they don't think they can trust you, they're more likely to just remain a bystander the next time something happens. \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11805652\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/Borba-Slide-160x100.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>9. Altruistic Leadership\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, and the answer might include options like sports star, pop star, or famous actor. In \"UnSelfie\u003cem>,\" \u003c/em>Borba says kids are growing up in a world that has become obsessed with celebrities who flaunt possessions, appearance and consumption over character values like compassion, charity and generosity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Help kids become changemakers by giving them opportunities for leadership and emphasizing the importance of societal contribution. Do things together to give back, like volunteer at a charity or gather used clothes and toys for donation. \"The culture is changing. Our parenting styles are changing. Technology has come,\" Borba said, \"It means we've got to be a little more intentional if we want to raise strong, good kids.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To make this comic, we’ve used his interviews with \u003ca href=\"https://socialwork.illinois.edu/faculty-staff/tara-powell/?doing_wp_cron=1582845301.1810801029205322265625\">Tara Powell\u003c/a> at the University of Illinois School of Social Work, \u003ca href=\"https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/Pediatrics/faculty_detail.aspx?name=osofsky_joy\">Joy Osofsky\u003c/a> at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and\u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-lewis-011a7227/\"> Krystal Lewis\u003c/a> at the National Institute of Mental Health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Print and fold \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYrKYfOBa4p-azI5z_46KJMbi1FSmL_Y/view?usp=sharing\">\u003cstrong>a zine version of this comic\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> here. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Kids, this comic is for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s based on a radio story that NPR education reporter Cory Turner did. 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One black student who attended La Salle, identified in the suit as 11-year-old Russell W., did a book report for his fifth-grade class on “The Cat in the Hat,” a book meant for kindergarten readers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thursday’s settlement did not establish any precedent over whether students have a constitutional right to access to literacy, plaintiffs’ attorneys said. But they added that the settlement doesn’t ban them from suing the state over the issue again if it doesn’t follow through on improving literacy for disadvantaged students — the complaint’s central issue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Statewide reading and math proficiency under the Smarter Balanced exam has inched up about an \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2019/10/california-schools-test-scores-2019-achievement-gap-caaspp-smarter-balanced/\">average of 1 percentage point each year\u003c/a> since the test debuted in 2015. 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He and officials from the district’s other unions are trying to hammer out one-year agreements with the district for cuts, in the hopes that they could be reinstated the following year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/02/West-Contra-Costa-Unified-Map-800x512.jpg\" alt=\"A map of the West Contra Costa Unified School District\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11800543\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/02/West-Contra-Costa-Unified-Map.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/02/West-Contra-Costa-Unified-Map-160x102.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Expressing shock and dismay, teachers’ union leaders said they did not agree with anything the district laid out in its \u003ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTe1a1TUUJSRlvkj3cqHh54ebv7-sgD-/view\">initial proposal\u003c/a>, which included the elimination of stipends for teachers who attend special education and other extra meetings, and a school-wide class-size average of 28, with an average of 34 in grades 7-8, 39 in secondary core classes and 55 in physical education and some performing arts courses. 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In an effort to reduce the number of layoffs, the district is offering a $2,000 bonus to all permanent certificated union employees and $1,500 to all non-teaching union employees who notify it by Feb. 14 if they intend to resign or retire at the end of the school year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the unions do not come to agreement before March 15, Wold said the district will need to send preliminary layoff notices to all teachers who may lose their jobs, but added that those would not be finalized until May. He said layoff notices for non-teaching staff members must be approved by April 11.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both Wold and Gonzalez-Hoy said they are hoping that voters will approve a ballot measure proposed in November that would provide more funding to schools statewide, which could ease the district’s budget concerns for 2021-22, when it anticipates it will need to cut another $16 million. 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