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26 wrz 2024 · To tackle this issue, California launched the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot Program (DDDRP), a statewide initiative aimed at providing free diapers to low-income families while also collecting research data to inform future policy decisions, in addition to alternative programs to the DDDRP.
9 sie 2023 · California exempted diapers from sales tax in 2020; the state also offers $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child under three years old. A state fund also provides financial support for diaper distribution through diaper banks, though the fund is set to expire in 2024.
By improving diaper access, California can help bolster the economic security of families and their infants and toddlers across the state. We research, then promote, policies and practices that will strengthen systems for children ages 0 to 5 in California.
10 lis 2022 · Ever since the Food Bank received a $2.5 million grant through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to support low-income families with baby diapers, over 80,000 households in Los Angeles County have received diapers through this program.
9 mar 2023 · Since 2019, the Food Bank has two grants totaling $6,250,000 through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to help support low-income families with diapers. The second grant ends in June 2024.
Building on this foundation, our program has experienced remarkable growth and impact. In 2020, with generous support and funding from First 5 California, we launched our statewide diaper kit program and proudly served families in every corner of California.
Without a sufficient supply of disposable diapers and access to licensed daycare, parents living in poverty are trapped - unable to take advantage of the educational or job opportunities that would help lift their families out of poverty.
