We're 4 weeks away from #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek2024! From September 23-29, join us for a week of action to draw attention to the public health crisis of #DiaperNeed in the U.S. and advocate for meaningful change. What events do you have planned for the week? ⭐💫

Without clean diapers: 🔹parents are unable to access child care, which require a daily supply of diapers; and, 🔹parents miss work or school. Diapers are essential for caregivers of young children to work because diapers are essential for child care. #EndDiaperNeed

NDBN is proud to celebrate the 2023 milestones achieved by our members last year! Congratulations to The Diaper Bank of Minnesota on receiving support for your diaper distribution program from the state of MN, and on an increase in distribution! 🎉

1 in 4 parents who missed school or work because they couldn't afford enough diapers to drop their child off at childcare had missed an average of 5.1 workdays in the past 30 days, according to the NDBN Diaper Check 2023.

Our State Diaper Need Fact Sheets are updated with the most recent data from the NDBN Diaper Check 2023, U.S. Census, and 2023 Member Survey. Head to our website for the latest statistics on diaper need in your state: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/state-diaper-s…

Check out our newest blog post by Lacey Holt, executive director of Legacy Parenting Center to learn how their team makes the most of existing resources to drive change & support families in Pottawatomie County during National Diaper Need Awareness Week! nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/legacy-parenti…

TY Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General—So appreciate acknowledgment of parents’ stress & tools to help. Caregiver stress affects very young children as well, as ZERO TO THREE noted in State of Babies Yearbook 2023, requiring a greater focus on this interaction, including #IECMH in policy responses.

Join us Wednesday, September 4 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT for our next virtual Basic Needs Informed Care Curriculum class! Learn more and register to join here: nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/basic-needs-cu…

NDBN is proud to celebrate a 2023 milestone achieved by Community Action Partnership of Orange County: they've expanded their distribution to include informational materials to help keep babies clean, dry, and healthy!🎉

Without clean diapers: 🔹 babies are exposed to potential health risks and toxic stress; 🔹mothers are at risk for increased maternal depression; 🔹parents are unable to access child care, which require a daily supply of diapers; and, 🔹parents miss work or school.

1 in 4 parents experiencing diaper need have had to miss work or school because they didn't have enough diapers to send their child to child care, according to the NDBN Diaper Check 2023. Clean diapers are essential for the well-being of babies and families.

Happy Labor Day from the National Diaper Bank Network! As we work to #EndDiaperNeed, we're celebrating the contributions of our workers and expressing our gratitude for their dedicated work to secure the conditions and resources our families deserve.

National Diaper Need Awareness Week is less than 3 weeks away! Join us from September 23-29 for a week of action to spotlight the public health crisis of #DiaperNeed and advocate for meaningful change. ⭐💫 #EndDiaperNeed

ICYMI: Voters in Nevada will have the opportunity this November to vote on whether to exempt diapers from the state’s sales tax. We're hopeful that Nevada will join 19 other states by exempting sales tax from diapers. #EndDiaperNeed thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-e…

Can't make it to Chicago but don't want to miss out on the U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs? With more than 20 hybrid sessions, you can still be a part of all the action right from home! Register here to join us from Oct. 23 through Oct. 25: whova.com/portal/registr…

The National Diaper Bank Network and Alliance for Period Supplies is looking for a highly motivated Manager of Legislative Policy to join our team! Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!

ICYMI: Families shouldn't have to choose between basic necessities. Check out this July 2024 article in NBC News about why states across the U.S. are advocating for Medicaid coverage for diapers and the impact it would have on families. #EndDiaperNeed nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Check out our newest blog post by Lacey Holt, executive director of Legacy Parenting Center to learn how their team makes the most of existing resources to drive change & support families in Pottawatomie County during National Diaper Need Awareness Week! nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/legacy-parenti…

Just one week until National Diaper Need Awareness Week! From September 23-29, join us to raise awareness about #DiaperNeed and advocate for meaningful change. Share in the comments how you're planning to get involved! 👇 #EndDiaperNeed #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek

What is National Diaper Need Awareness Week? Swipe to learn how to get involved next week, September 23-29, for a week of action to draw attention to the public health crisis of #DiaperNeed in the U.S. and advocate for meaningful change. #EndDiaperNeed