what will happen come january. >> reporter: erica, families were hoping for a christmas miracle that build back better would be passed before next year. now these families will not get thyssen handsed child tax credits. families telling us they have to re-do their foreman plans right away. one single mother telling us she's probably going to have to pick up a second job. >> i see you. >> reporter: a window into the lopez families reveals christmas cheer. >> i feel like the chocolate is gone. i wonder where it went. >> reporter: come new year's, they will face a tough reality, along with 35 million other families. >> we were at a tight budget already. and with this being removed, it's going to be an even tighter budget. >> reporter: mom gentleman net viruet referring to the child tax credit. up to $3,600 per child.