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‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 7 min read
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Sabine French says she’s in denial. In a matter of days, her 91-year-old mother may lose the caregiver who’s played a vital role in her daily life for the last three years. The work permits issued to hundreds of thousands of Haitians who’ve had Temporary Prot...
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Key takeaway Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Sabine French says she’s in denial.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The impending loss of work permits for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status will have a ripple effect on El Paso's own elder care industry, where caregivers from diverse backgrounds play a vital role in supporting local families. As the city's population ages, the demand for home care aides who can provide culturally sensitive care will only continue to grow. The potential departure of experienced caregivers, like the Haitian woman in her 60s who has been caring for Sabine French's mother, could exacerbate existing staffing shortages in El Paso's care facilities and home health agencies. Local families who rely on these caregivers may face significant challenges in finding replacement care that meets their loved ones' linguistic and cultural needs, highlighting the need for El Paso's community leaders to advocate for immigration policies that support the city's caregiving workforce.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Sabine French says she’s in denial. In a matter of days, her 91-year-old mother may lose the caregiver who’s played a vital role in her daily life for the last three years. The work permits issued to hundreds of thousands of Haitians who’ve had Temporary Prot...
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