'He was a lifeline' - Families at a loss after Haitian caregivers let go in US
Summary
Families in the US are losing Haitian caregivers after the government ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. This change forced many Haitian workers, who care for people with disabilities, to lose their jobs and face possible deportation.Key Facts
- TPS allowed Haitians to work legally in the US because Haiti was considered unsafe.
- President Trump ended TPS for Haitians in June 2025, and the Supreme Court agreed with this decision.
- About 350,000 Haitians lost their legal work status by the end of July.
- Many Haitian caregivers work in healthcare, especially helping people with disabilities.
- Employers had to lay off Haitian TPS workers, causing families to lose trusted aides.
- The care industry already has too few workers, and losing immigrant workers worsens the shortage.
- Some groups are asking for new laws to let more international caregivers work in the US.
- The Department of Homeland Security says TPS is temporary and criticized the idea that healthcare can only function with TPS workers.
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