Scott Campbell, left, Kevin Mack , Jay Koottarappallil and Norvell Thomas Jr. at WhiteMoon Dreams’ Pasadena office. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Scott Campbell works at video game company WhiteMoon Dreams. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Nikki Maxwell watches son Logan in their North Hills home. Nikki was laid off from her job writing grants at a charter school last fall. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Former nanny Dave Vasquez plays with Logan Maxwell, whom he used to take care of before the Maxwells had to lay him off. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Dave Vasquez sorts change at a bus stop in North Hills. The former nanny takes buses in his search for work. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
