‘Homeless twice,’ without investment in care, it could happen again, says LA County caregiver

Caló News | October 27, 2025
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“I’ve been a caregiver for 12 years, it has not been an easy journey but I truly believe in my heart that any human being should have quality of life, and this is why I chose to do this kind of work,” said Maria Torres, a long-time In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider in Los Angeles County.

Torres never imagined that she would become a caregiver, or care worker. For years, she managed restaurants but when her relationship ended, everything changed. Overnight, she became a single mother of four and for the first time, she became homeless.

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