Tell the General Assembly to Prioritize Diaper Need in 2023
Diaper need is a serious challenge experienced by approximately 1 in 3 caregivers. Those experiencing diaper need cannot afford to keep their child clean and dry; often stretching for hours without a diaper change or using inadequate options as a substitute. This can lead to irritation, prolonged diaper rash, UTIs, or even long-term health issues.
Not only can diaper need lead to medical issues for children, it has an economic impact on caregivers. Since most caregivers need to supply diapers to their child's early care and education provider, a lack of diapers means the child cannot attend. This can force the caregiver to miss work or school. One study showed that for every $1 in diaper aid given to a family, personal income went up $11.
Adding to all this, diapers are becoming more difficult to afford with inflation and rising prices. One recent report found disposable diaper prices have increased 20 percent in the past year, and over 30 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poverty and the inability to meet a child’s basic needs due to low incomes are often mistaken for child neglect, something we can work to address. Clean diapers are a basic need that no current public aid program fills, and it’s up to our legislators to make this basic need affordable.
Tell your state legislators to make access to affordable diapers a priority this session by filling out the form on the right.
Thank you for your advocacy and support.
Tell the General Assembly to Prioritize Diaper Need in 2023
Diaper need is a serious challenge experienced by approximately 1 in 3 caregivers. Those experiencing diaper need cannot afford to keep their child clean and dry; often stretching for hours without a diaper change or using inadequate options as a substitute. This can lead to irritation, prolonged diaper rash, UTIs, or even long-term health issues.
Not only can diaper need lead to medical issues for children, it has an economic impact on caregivers. Since most caregivers need to supply diapers to their child's early care and education provider, a lack of diapers means the child cannot attend. This can force the caregiver to miss work or school. One study showed that for every $1 in diaper aid given to a family, personal income went up $11.
Adding to all this, diapers are becoming more difficult to afford with inflation and rising prices. One recent report found disposable diaper prices have increased 20 percent in the past year, and over 30 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poverty and the inability to meet a child’s basic needs due to low incomes are often mistaken for child neglect, something we can work to address. Clean diapers are a basic need that no current public aid program fills, and it’s up to our legislators to make this basic need affordable.
Tell your state legislators to make access to affordable diapers a priority this session by filling out the form on the right.
Thank you for your advocacy and support.