Here at the CT Capitol on a Saturday during the final days of session. Lots of important bills-Early childhood education, Child tax credit and of course increasing funding for diapers.
We were proud to stand with Robin Moore Evans, the executive director of student, parenting, and family services at the Elizabeth Celotto Childcare Center at Wilbur Cross High School, and Sierra Ransom, a New Haven mother, highlighting the need to address diaper access this week.
Kisaidi's story is shared by families across Connecticut who are struggling to afford diapers and benefit from the Diaper Bank. Join us in calling on the CT legislature to do more to support families like hers this session.
Connecticut can take the lead on diaper access—just like four other states already have. It’s time to set the standard for families nationwide. Share if you agree! #DiaperAccess#CTLeadership
HB6937 passed out of committee, bringing us one step closer to ensuring Medicaid covers medically necessary children’s diapers. Big thanks to @JillianG_CT and the bipartisan group of legislators championing this bill - the legislature is hard at work to address the affordability.
Advocates from across CT came together to support expanding Medicaid coverage for medically necessary diapers. Families, healthcare providers, and community leaders spoke up at the public hearing to make it clear: diapers are healthcare! https://t.co/uraPVf82Zv
and has served as Vice Chair of the CT Early Childhood Alliance Steering Committee and Board Chair of the CT Alliance for Basic Human Needs (CABHN). Janet’s passion drives lasting change for Connecticut families! #Leadership#Advocacy#CommunityImpact"
📷 Staff Spotlight - Janet Stolfi Alfano! 📷
Meet Janet Stolfi Alfano, the powerhouse CEO of The Diaper Bank of Connecticut! Janet began her journey with the organization in 2007 as Operations Manager and has been leading the charge as CEO since 2011. (1/4)
A fierce advocate for women, children, and families, she was appointed to the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls and actively serves on the Embrace CT-InCK Partnership Council. Her leadership extends nationally—Janet was the first Chair of the National Diaper Bank Network ...
Read this article to learn more about @JillianG_CT proposal to allow Medicaid to cover diapers. Many Connecticut families share a story like Mo's, and we must take action to address this affordability and health crisis here in Connecticut.
https://t.co/qO3Xf4qacY
Our partners, like Melissa at @MiddlesexCT, help us reach families across Connecticut. Listen to her describe why we must address diaper affordability and access now.