Over 240,000 children are without a parent or caregiver due to COVID, according to a report by the National Institutes of Health. In New York City alone, the rate is almost twice its national counterpart, leaving one in 200 NYC children without a custodian, according to data published by The City last spring. Now, these young adults are facing a new challenge -- learning how to cope without a parent or guardian while building a foundation rooted in resiliency. NBC New York's Linda Gaudino follows three resilient NY + NJ families during their journeys. WATCH: A Hidden Pandemic: More than a Number STARTING TONIGHT at 7:00pm on Youtube, wherever you STREAM WEEKNIGHTS at 9:00pm and NBCNewYork.com #shorts #covid19news #hidden #pandemic #nbc4ny