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The Cost of Being Undocumented - Discussion & Reflection Guide
Centered around the experiences of one individual, Alix, The Cost of Being Undocumented is intended as a personal glimpse into the ongoing impacts of labels and societal biases as well as the opportunities for individual and collective organizing. This discussion and reflection guide is intended to invite you, the reader, to connect the narrative of The Cost of Being Undocumented to your own perspectives, experiences, and (if you’d like) writing.
Parent Decision Making & Learning During California Fires
June 2025
This report shares findings from in-depth interviews with mothers of school-aged children impacted by the Eaton Fire in January 2025 and beyond. Through these interviews, the report uncovers the invisible, ongoing costs disproportionately borne by families. Their homes may have survived the fire structurally, but their lives remain deeply disrupted. Mothers described the sudden chaos of evacuation and the lasting trauma that followed: housing instability, insurance challenges, physical and emotional exhaustion, and a sense of being abandoned by formal systems. Many were denied FEMA aid and paid out-of-pocket for smoke remediation. Children showed signs of anxiety, grief, and compulsive behaviors, while parents juggled caregiving, schooling, and crisis management without adequate support. “Survivor’s guilt” was widespread, with families downplaying their losses even while enduring severe hardships.