Next Monday begins Diaper Need Awareness Week across the country. Diaper need is an issue that impacts one out of every three caregivers nationally, and can have significant impacts on children and caregivers alike. Popular safety net programs like SNAP or WIC don’t actually pay for diapers for families. And with diaper prices on the rise, families need more help to afford this basic need.

As an organization deeply familiar with what happens when poverty is mistaken for child neglect, we are committed to addressing diaper need in Illinois. This week, please join us for a series of events to explore diaper need in Illinois and what can be done. For more information on how you can get involved in ending diaper need in Illinois, head to our campaign page. 

-The Ahlquist Center Policy Team

You're Invited for an Important Conversation on Addressing Diaper Need

In recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week, please join Children's Home & Aid & our Ahlquist Center for Policy, Practice & Innovation for an engaging panel discussion on Tuesday, September 28th at 12:00 p.m. CST on how diaper need impacts families in Illinois. The Making Diapers More Affordable for Illinois Families webinar features State Representative Lakesia Collins (D-9), State Senator Karina Villa (D-25), Dr. Jennifer Randles, Chair of Sociology, Fresno State University and Dr. Kate Kuppersmith, Lurie-Children's Uptown, Chicago. We'll also be joined by caregivers across the state who will share their stories of diaper need. 

The latest episode of the Ahlquist Agenda further explores diaper need and its impact on communities. Host Eric Mayo is joined by Representative Lakesia Collins of the 9^th District to discuss how diaper need impacts her community and the stresses facing parents with limited incomes. 

Join Representative Lakesia Collins at her Diaper Drive happening on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 3318 West Odgen Avenue, Chicago. The diaper giveaway starts at 3 pm and ends at 5 pm or until supplies last.

If you would like to make donations, you can drop off supplies until Friday, September 23, 2022 at 5pm. Supplies can be dropped off at Represnetative Collins District Office, 2165 S Millard in Chicago.

There are many diaper drives taking place throughout Chicagoland and Illinois. To find the one closest to you, please see this map. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. 

Children’s Home & Aid works with nearly 30,000 children and families each year.

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Our vision is of an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities.