Generous grant support was received from the following:
- Community Foundation of Middlesex County (Sari A Rosenbaum Fund for Women and Girls)
- Westbrook Foundation
- Olga Sipolin Children’s Fund
- Guilford Foundation
- American Savings Foundation
- Madison Foundation
Diaper Need Facts
1 in 2 Families
Struggle to afford diapers for their children.
No Social Safety Net
Government programs such as SNAP, WIC (Nutritional Program) and Medicaid do not cover diapers.
Diaper Need Intersects with Food Insecurity
28% skipped meals, 35% cut back on food and groceries
Diapers Cost $70-$100 per month
Parents experiencing diaper need have missed an average of 5 days a month which is a $612 loss of income in Connecticut.
Diapers are the 4th most expensive item for a household budget. Rent/Mortgage, Utilities, Gas, and Diapers.
