"Many parents are struggling to afford diapers and making choices no one should have to make....
Tomorrow, the President is traveling to Texas to participate in SXSW,
where he’ll talk about how we can use technology to solve the issues
facing Americans today. Ahead of his trip, the White House is
highlighting a cross-sector strategy to expand access to affordable
diapers for America’s poorest families. Online retailers, diaper
manufacturers and non-profits are partnering to expand access to diapers
for families in need.
As a result of these efforts, Covenant House – a youth homeless shelter –
will be able to double the number of diapers that they can order with
the same amount of money – and they'll cut the shipping time down from
one week to two days. The mothers and children in their care will
benefit from the added reliability, and the organization’s resources
will be able to stretch to other priority areas like job training,
daycare and skills courses.By calling these companies and non-profits to the table, we are breaking down the barriers to access and harnessing the tools of the new economy so that they can benefit all families. When you have a baby, diapers are a necessity. They are not optional. Addressing the high cost of diapers for low-income families can help to take one more burden off those families as they strive to reach the middle class, and give the next generation the great start in life that all kids deserve."
Have you heard the above announcement from the White House? Were you surprised that cloth diapers were not mentioned as a possible solution?
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