4 months gone in Job Search

I am a UIUX designer with 1 year of experience (Including 9 months of internship) graduated in November 2024 and my last company laid me off. I also have some family stuff going on as my father was sick and almost died so these days I am taking care of him. Financially not really good but can manage.

Its been a hard decision for me to look for jobs. I tried looking for remote ones but couldn't land any. I am interviewing for onsite jobs as well but didn't it didn't get any luckier. I dont want to leave my career and I don't want to leave my dad dying.

Can I as a fresher take a career break? What else can I do? I am thinking of looking for freelance but I am not sure where to find freelance work.