Some areas have help available thru Humane Societies or SPCAs so that people are better able to keep their pets during these hard times. In some cases, food can be gotten for little or no cost. Vets in some areas offer lower cost health care. It all depends on where you are.
But the shelters everywhere are overflowing with cats & dogs already surrendered, & shelters are now doing all they can to help people keep their pets. Please consider that if it's available where you are.
You are right--you need each other. Children especially need their pets, who are family members, safe members they can trust.
My heart & prayers are with you.