at least 50 diaper changes per week over three years; and
WHEREAS, One in every three mothers finds it difficult to
provide diapers for her children; and
WHEREAS, A supply of diapers is usually a requirement for
infants and toddlers to attend and participate in child-care
programs; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Diaper Bank Network,
infants and toddlers who participate in early education programs
are three times more likely to go on to higher education; and
WHEREAS, When infants and toddlers cannot participate in
child-care programs, it makes it difficult for parents and
guardians to participate in the work force, which has a negative
impact on the economy; and
WHEREAS, Infants and toddlers who are living in households
with little or no access to diapers could spend a day or longer
in one diaper, leading to significant potential health risks
such as severe diaper rash and infections; and
WHEREAS, According to a 2013 study by Yale University printed
in the Journal of Pediatrics, mothers without an adequate diaper
supply are more likely to experience depression and anxiety,
which can have long-term effects on their children; and
WHEREAS, Most public resources, such as food stamps and the
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, do not cover the cost
of these needed items; and
WHEREAS, Families living in poverty often do not have access
to personal washing machines, and most coin-operated
laundromats, for sanitary reasons, do not allow customers to
wash cloth diapers; and
WHEREAS, Diaper need is also a significant issue for senior
citizens and incontinent adults; and
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