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Children's Network Diaper Drive September 15, 2009 The current economic crisis has hit local families especially hard. Solano County unemployment rates climbed to 11.5% in July of this year, and our home foreclosure rate is one of the highest in the nation. To make matters worse, Solano County’s nonprofit agencies are some of the most underfunded in the state, making it difficult to survive as a nonprofit here. With the recent cuts at the state level to health and human services, our families need our help now more than ever. In a recent survey of local family and child-serving agencies, workers reported an overwhelming need for diapers for their families. Public assistance programs, such as WIC, that work with low-income women do not provide financial assistance for diapers. Anyone who has raised a child understands how expensive diapers can be. A typical baby can go through 40-60 diapers a week, and many of our families have more than one child in diapers in the home! The Children’s Network is asking for your help! We are seeking out local youth groups, Girl Scout troops, agencies, and Good Samaritans who are looking for a great cause to become involved with! Help us help our local families by starting a diaper drive in your community! While any and all diapers are appreciated, there seems to be a particular need for non-newborn sizes (size 2 and up). If you have diapers to donate, please call us at (707) 421-7229 to arrange for drop-off. We also have a wish-list available. Diaper purchases ship directly to us thanks to Help A Mother Out. If you are interested in starting a diaper drive or volunteering your time, please contact:
Amanda Winn
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