2018-318-E DSS - Diaper Bank of NC

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DocuSign Envelope ID: C4A8ABA9 -961E- 4297- 82F0- 5131739260CFF products for families with the most desperate needs. Partnering with the diaper bank allows organizations to consistently provide their clients with diapers and saves them the time and funding previously spent trying to acquire hygiene products for their families. In a recent survey, 56% of our partner organizations reported that distributing diapers extended the average length of a relationship with clients, 66% of partner organizations reported that distributing diapers reduced missed visits, and 41 % of partner organizations reported that distributing diapers improved communication with clients. Furthermore, within our successful programs, DBNC acts as a hub, not only connecting families to diapers and services, but also connecting partner agencies to each other. We host an annual "We've Got You Covered" networking brunch to share updates about DBNC and allow partner agencies to deepen their relationships and identify opportunities to more efficiently meet the community's needs. fl Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? The Diaper Bank of North Carolina serves low income Orange County, Town of Chapel Hill, and Carrboro families by providing free diapers, diaper wipes, and diaper rash cream. Most families we serve are eligible for federal safety net programs including: Medicaid (94 %), WIC (94 %), and SNAP (78 %n), however none of these programs provide diapers. In addition, 45 % of families qualify for the NC subsidized childcare program. Our distribution model leverages existing relationships between families and support organizations. Because families that experience diaper need also experience other basic needs, we provide diapers to Grange County, Town of Chapel Hill, and Carrboro organizations already working with families in areas such as job training, health, food, and housing. Families already enrolled in programs offered by our partner agencies are eligible to receive diapers. We are the first diaper bank in the country to publish our research findings in peer - reviewed scientific literature. Our 2017 paper published in Maternal & Child Health Journal documents the many challenges of daily living that diaper recipient families experience including: transportation to places they need to go, affording food, paying bills, and meeting educational goals. We also maintain open distribution partnerships in each of the communities we serve, allowing families that are not enrolled with a partner organization to get supplemental supplies of diapers. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) • DBNC Founder & Executive Director - Michelle Old, BSW (Ms. Old provides program oversight, build relationships with our partner agencies in Orange County, and oversees the project budget.) • DBNC Distribution Manager - Debbie Hauck (Ms. Hauck oversees project inventory and fills agency orders.) PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/1212018 7:53:03 PM Page 18 of 28