Sorry to hear your loss of employment/benefits - I know what it's like as I've been there and done that.

That said, here's what I suggest you consider even though it is a hard bullet to bite...work freelance abroad till you find a local permanent role. This way you can provide for your family as you need to do and even though you will see them less you can see them each weekend (and possibly every night) as long as you land a job in the EU.

Good luck