'He was a lifeline' - Families at a loss after Haitian caregivers let go in US

September 6, 2026

Families across the United States are struggling after healthcare organizations were forced to terminate Haitian caregivers whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) expired at the end of July 2025, following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Trump administration's decision to end the program. Approximately 350,000 Haitians lost their work authorization, with the healthcare industry particularly impacted due to its significant Haitian workforce. Organizations providing care for disabled individuals and elderly clients have laid off dozens of workers, leaving vulnerable patients without trusted caregivers who had often provided support for years.

Who is affected

Linda Mancuso and her 23-year-old nonverbal disabled son Michael
Approximately 350,000 Haitian TPS holders who lost work authorization
Jean and 18 other Haitian employees laid off from AHRC Nassau
22 additional Haitian staff previously laid off from AHRC Nassau during other immigration crackdowns
18 Haitian TPS holders terminated from Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Holocaust survivors and other seniors who had built long-term relationships with Haitian home care aides
Remaining caregivers at affected organizations who are working overtime
CEO Stanfort Perry and AHRC Nassau organization
Jewish Community Services of South Florida and director Sarah Katzenstein

What action is being taken

Healthcare organizations are laying off Haitian workers whose TPS has expired
Remaining staff members are working overtime to cover staffing shortages
National advocacy groups are campaigning for policies to strengthen the long-term care workforce and expand legal pathways for international caregivers

Why it matters

The termination of TPS for Haitian caregivers has severely impacted an already understaffed healthcare industry, particularly in direct care for vulnerable populations including disabled individuals and elderly patients. Haiti is among the top five countries from which direct-care workers come to the US, and the domestic market lacks sufficient workers to fill these positions when immigrants are excluded. The loss is especially significant because these caregivers had often built years-long relationships with patients requiring intensive, compassionate support, and replacing them takes months of recruitment and training while competing with higher-paying industries.

What's next

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