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Ahlquist Center retweeted
Diaper need is a crisis.
#EndDiaperNeed #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek2023 #EndClothingInsecurity #CradlestoCrayons #GivingFactoryDirect
Being a parent can be stressful, especially when you are struggling. Parents facing diaper need report feeling alone or feeling judged for not being able to afford diapers. Lets #EndDiaperNeed to reduce parental stress throughout Illinois.
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Excited to join Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank @DanielBiss and others in Evanston as they deliver their 2 millionth diaper! #EndDiaperNeed
Ahlquist Center retweeted
As Illinois families deal with rising costs, we continue to stand w/ families & other organizations in supporting a Diaper Allowance. The proposed allowance would make Illinois a national leader in combating diaper affordability. Learn about diaper need: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.or…
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Diaper need can affect a caregiver’s financial resources. While 54% of families with diaper need have at least one caregiver who works part-time, an insufficient diaper supply often creates a childcare barrier:
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Diaper need forces families to make tough choices to afford diapers. That’s why we’re proud to join @diapernetwork in the fight to #EndDiaperNeed - this #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek, take action & get involved at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.or…. #EndChildPoverty
Some childcare providers require caregivers to provide diapers for their little one. If they don't have, caregivers may have to miss work to care for their child.
Let's ensure families can access our early childhood system.
#EndDiaperNeed
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Ahlquist Center retweeted
Without enough diapers, babies are exposed to health risks, parents miss out on work & wages, & children can't participate in early education. Diaper need is a growing public health crisis - learn more this #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek nationaldiaperbanknetwork.or… #EndChildPoverty
Ahlquist Center retweeted
New data from the@diapernetwork Diaper Check 2023 Study finds that 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children struggle to afford diapers—a stark increase from their 2017 report that stated 1 in 3 families experienced diaper need.
Ahlquist Center retweeted
DYK: One in two U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy. Learn more about ways to #EndDiaperNeed: bit.ly/3EfCpFc
Did you know the price of diapers has increased 32 percent since 2019? Its no wonder families report skipping meals or working extra jobs to afford this basic need. Tell your legislator its time to #EndDiaperNeed in Illinois by visiting brightpoint.org/affording-di…
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Today kicks off National Diaper Need Awareness Week 2023. Initiated by @diapernetwork in 2012, the week aims to raise awareness about the millions of families across the country who struggle to afford diapers—an infant’s most basic article of clothing.
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Diaper need forces families to make tough choices to afford diapers. That's why we're proud to join @diapernetwork in the fight to #EndDiaperNeed - this #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek, take action and get involved at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.or….
Ahlquist Center retweeted
The City proclaimed Sept 18 - 24 Diaper Need Awareness Week. Studies show one in three families struggles with diaper need, and 48% of families delay changing a diaper to extend the supply. Purchasing enough diapers can consume 14% of low-wage family's post-tax income. #waukegan
ALT Accepting the Proclamation are Keeping Families Covered Founder & CEO Ann Marie Mathis and Program Coordinator Jackie Leavenworth. Pictured with them are Mayor Taylor, City Clerk Kilkelly, City Treasurer Dr. Schwab, 1st Ward Ald. Bolton, 2nd Ward Ald. Guzman, 3rd Ward Ald. Martinez, 4th Ward Ald. Felix, 5th Ward Ald. Newsome, 6th Ward Ald. Turner, 7th Ward Ald. Donnenwirth, and 8th Ward Ald. Dr. Florian.
Today marks the beginning of Diaper Need Awareness Week. At Brightpoint, we’re passionate about ending #diaperneed because far too often, a lack of basic needs can lead to a child welfare response. Please join us to learn more about what you can do to end #diaperneed in Illinois.
Ahlquist Center retweeted
🗣Attention CPTWC Families!📢
National Diaper Need Awareness Week starts Monday and here at CPTWC, we are hosting a diaper drive benefitting @ShareOurSpare, a Chicago non-profit with a goal to collect as many diapers as possible this week! Help us, help them reach their goal!
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Happy National Diaper Need Awareness Week! Diaper need impacts 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children - this week, join us as we raise awareness about this growing public health issue, celebrate the accomplishments of our diaper bank leaders, and share our wins!
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Diaper need is a public health crisis that forces families to cut back on other essentials. 46% of families reported reducing other expenditures to afford diapers (The NDBN Diaper Check 2023) - that's why we're working hard alongside our member diaper banks to #EndDiaperNeed.
Ahlquist Center retweeted
Head Start programs are key to our nation's goal of providing every child with a strong foundation for success.
Honored to be with @BrightpointIL today to discuss the importance of investing in these programs and giving our youngest learners the tools they need to flourish.
Working hard to add Illinois to the states combatting diaper need
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