Elections can be distractions from the work that needs to be done however, cites Monica DeLancy, community advocate and family rights activist of Cobb County.“The bigger picture in all of this is that evictions started before and continues during the height of these campaigns. Now as a working parent, taking time to research and early vote or vote at all is a luxury many can’t afford when evictions are looming and families are preparing for remote learning are facing homelessness”This was a grim reality for hundreds of families, the majority women led. that presents more questions regarding engagement. “The homes we were visiting, parents weren’t there. Children were answering the door and we were told parents weren’t home. A good number of adults also didn’t even know there was an election. Engagement is tough when people are fighting to make a living”Lack of Representation for underserved families is not a new issue and unfortunately the lost of the opportunities to bring awareness to these plights is not either.“If we allow elections to continue to distract we will be missing critical resources that are rerouted. If the people that care about these issues aren’t in position to do anything about it, we are doomed to see more homeless families ahead.