How to support moms through financial stress brought on by the pandemic A new poll finds 25% of women say their families are still struggling financially because of the pandemic. KING 5 speaks with an expert on ways to lift women up. Author: Roberta Romero (KING 5) Published: 4:45 PM PDT May 5, 2021 Updated: 4:45 PM PDT May 5, 2021 PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Mother’s Day is around the corner and a new poll finds 25% of women say their families are still struggling financially because of the pandemic. The most common cause: Women left work or reduced hours to care of children and elderly family members. With the rising costs of housing and food, some women are barring the pandemic’s economic brunt.