DIAPER DRIVE
HONOR A MOTHER BY HELPING ANOTHER Donate a minimum of $10 in the name of a mother and we will send her a Mother’s Day Card for you. You can now donate to the Diaper Drive through PayPal using the link on their
website:
The Facts- · 1 out of every 5 babies born in Kent County is born into poverty. A family must be 44% below the poverty line in MI to receive any cash assistance.
- · Safety net programs, such as W.I.C. and food stamps, do NOT cover the costs of diapers.
- · Most childcare centers do not accept cloth diapers, and parents must supply a steady stream of disposable diapers. Furthermore, many families have limited access to laundry facilities and many coin-op laundry facilities cannot allow cloth diapers for health reasons.
- · An adequate supply of disposable diapers can cost up to $75 per month.
The Impacts- · Many babies are often forced to spend the entire day or longer in a single diaper, because the family cannot afford to buy an adequate supply.
- · Inadequate diaper changing increases the risk of numerous health problems.
- · Studies show a baby crying from being in a soiled diaper for a prolonged period of time is at a greater risk of physical abuse by the caregiver.
Want to make a difference for a family living in crisis? Do it with Diapers!
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