I was told I would be paid

I took a family leave without pay to take care of a cancer patient. I waited on him until he died. It was about six months. I was told I would be paid, but I never received any money. It was a great experience, but all my bills. I even lost some things in the process. I was told by the hospice social worker and his nurse that I would get paid, but God knows it all. I feel like each county has their picks.