Rising bills, food insecurity, and housing instability are having a serious impact on families. When parents are overwhelmed, the risk of neglect, mental health deterioration, or unsafe choices increases. Children may go hungry, miss out on hygiene, or witness escalating tensions at home.

What You Can Do:

• Ask families what they need—not just how they’re coping.

• Link people to food banks, hardship funds, and benefit support.

• Be proactive in identifying early warning signs.