Lisette Rodríguez, a 36-year-old Cuban native from Cienfuegos, is enduring one of life's harshest challenges after being evicted in Miami despite having two young children. Lisette is the mother of a five-month-old baby and a five-year-old son who has been diagnosed with autism. She finds herself utterly alone and vulnerable in Miami.
After losing her job, Lisette was unable to pay her rent, leading to her eviction. She and her young children are now homeless, facing an overwhelming sense of desperation. Currently, they are temporarily housed at a shelter for homeless families in Miami as she desperately searches for a way out of this crisis. Her heartbreaking situation highlights the struggles many immigrants encounter in the United States.
Her husband is under an "Immigration Hold," preventing his immediate release and placing him under the custody of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This leaves Lisette as the sole caretaker of her children in a country where she lacks familial support. She urgently seeks employment that would allow her to sustain her family and provide a stable home. However, securing a job is challenging as she needs a schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that accommodates her children's needs.
A Community Rallies for Support
Her story was shared on TikTok by the profile Conducta (@conductadade), sparking a movement within the Miami community. This strong and determined Cuban mother is committed to building a future for her family in the U.S. As a result, many Cubans on social media are urgently calling for solidarity with her case.
If you have information about job opportunities, resources, or any assistance that could benefit Lisette and her children, you are encouraged to reach out to the TikTok profile Conducta that shared her story, or connect with local organizations that support families in similar situations.