2018-318-E DSS - Diaper Bank of NC

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DocuSign Envelope ID: C4A8ABA9- 961E- 4297- 82F0- 5B1739260CFF • DBNC Director of Research and Evaluation - Kelley Massengale, Ph.D. (Dr, Massengale is responsible for evaluation activities including dissemination of results.) h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. If funded, we will distribute products to our Orange County, Town of Chapel Hill, and Carrboro partner agencies from July 2018 - June 2019. Partner agencies are eligible to place orders for diapers and related products weekly, although some choose to order biweekly or monthly based on their client needs and storage capabilities. i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) The average Diaper Bank of North Carolina recipient family includes 2.2 adults and 2.7 children. Therefore, the outcomes experienced as a result of receiving diapers can benefit a few thousand low - income household members, in addition to the children wearing diapers. The diapers received allow families to divert income towards other necessities such as food, soap, toilet paper, clothing, and healthcare that benefit the entire household. Our entire community benefits when families can fully participate in society. When families have enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy, adults can participate in the workforce and children can attend early childhood education. When children experience fewer infections related to prolonged diaper changes, healthcare spending on diaper-related infections is reduced. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. Diaper Bann of North Carolina's mission is to support families living in poverty with the diapers their children need to stay clean, dry and healthy while connecting them to services that will help them to become self- sustaining. If funding is not awarded, we will continue to strive to do that even if in a much smaller way. k) What percentage of your target population is low - moderate income? 100% 1) What efforts do you make to seek feedback about your program from your target population (e.g. survey, evaluations, etc. ?) Each time that families receive diapers, they are asked to complete a brief survey documenting any outcomes or positive benefits they may have experienced as a result of receiving products from the diaper bank. In addition, we host an annual breakfast for our partner agencies in which we solicit program feedback. PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/12/2018 7:53:03 PM ;