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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 21-27, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York, addressing the significant social issue of diaper insufficiency among low-income families. The resolution highlights that one in two mothers experience diaper need, with 48% of families delaying diaper changes to extend their supply, and emphasizes that diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps or WIC vouchers, making them a significant economic burden. The document notes that an average infant requires 50 diaper changes per week over three years, and the cost can represent up to 6% of a full-time minimum wage worker's salary, which can create substantial hardship. Additionally, the resolution recognizes numerous community organizations across New York that distribute diapers to low-income families and underscores how addressing diaper need can improve economic opportunities and health outcomes for families. By requesting this proclamation, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by families struggling to afford an essential childcare necessity and support efforts to address this widespread issue.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K671