Omaha Birth Connection has partnered with national and local 501c3 non-profits No Child Wet Behind and LIFEhouse Partnership, to bring awareness, education and the donation of diapers to families with infants and small children in Omaha, NE.
1 in 3 families struggle to afford clean diapers for their children. When a family is unable to provide diapers for their child, the whole family is affected both physically and emotionally.
Programs exist to assist families with basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing but surprisingly, diaper need is not supported by any government program.
Omaha Birth Connection is trying to change that by bringing No Child Wet Behind to Omaha, NE. This diaper drive, in conjunction with the proceeds from a 5K race, will benefit families right here in our community. Local businesses and sponsors are helping, you can too. Starting in April, drop your diaper donations at collection boxes throughout the community. On Saturday, May 13th, join us at Rockbrook Village for the 5K and family fun event. In addition to the race there will be a vendor expo, kids play area, and even a 1 mile family fun run.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER / DONOR / RUNNER / VENDOR / SPONSOR >> http://omahabirthconnection.com/no-child-wet-behind-5k
WHAT IS DIAPER NEED?
The lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy.
FACTS
-5.3 million children in the U.S. aged three or younger live in poor or low-income families.
-1 in 3 American families reports experiencing diaper need.
-Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps.
-Disposable diapers cost $70 to $80 per month per baby.
-No state or federal child safety-net program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.
-Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.
-Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8.
WHAT LACK OF DIAPER SUPPLY DOES TO FAMILIES
-Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to potential health risks.
-Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.
-Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at child care.
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>p>>br />1 in 3 families struggle to afford clean diapers for their children. When a family is unable to provide diapers for their child, the whole family is affected both physically and emotionally.>br />>br />Programs exist to assist families with basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing but surprisingly, diaper need is not supported by any government program.>br />>br />Omaha Birth Connection is trying to change that by bringing No Child Wet Behind to Omaha, NE. This diaper drive, in conjunction with the proceeds from a 5K race, will benefit families right here in our community. Local businesses and sponsors are helping, you can too. Starting in April, drop your diaper donations at collection boxes throughout the community. On Saturday, May 13th, join us at >a href=”https://www.facebook.com/rockbrookvillage/” data-hovercard=”/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=130796706018&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A1892453467640981%7D” data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=”1″>Rockbrook Village>/a> for the 5K and family fun event. In addition to the race there will be a vendor expo, kids play area, and even a 1 mile family fun run.>br />>br />BECOME A VOLUNTEER / DONOR / RUNNER / VENDOR / SPONSOR >> >a href=”http://omahabirthconnection.com/no-child-wet-behind-5k” target=”_blank”>http://omahabirthconnection.com/no-child-wet-behind-5k>/a>>br />>br />WHAT IS DIAPER NEED?>br />The lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy.>br />>br />FACTS>br />-5.3 million children in the U.S. aged three or younger live in poor or low-income families.>br />-1 in 3 American families reports experiencing diaper need.>br />-Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps.>br />-Disposable diapers cost $70 to $80 per month per baby.>br />-No state or federal child safety-net program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.>br />-Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.>br />-Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8.>br />>br />WHAT LACK OF DIAPER SUPPLY DOES TO FAMILIES>br />-Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper are exposed to potential health risks.>br />-Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.>br />-Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at child care.>/p>