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News Release
The Community Action Partnership of Oregon and the Portland Diaper Bank are pleased to announce the official statewide launch of the Diaper Distribution and Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP). - 03/25/24

The Community Action Partnership of Oregon, in collaboration with PDX Diaper Bank, has been awarded a competitive 2-year, $1.2 million grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to demonstrate the impact of a consistent diaper supply on child and family wellbeing, and how the availability of this essential resource improves family access to other critical wrap-around support services. 

“The diaper distribution pilot is about more than just diapers – it is about lifting a real and tangible barrier to health and well-being for low-income families and connecting those families with other programs that address the conditions and causes of poverty.” Dr. Lanikque Howard, Director, Office of Community Services. 

 

Oregon is one of seven U.S. states awarded in 2023.  Klamath and Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS) was selected as a strategic partner to distribute diaper supplies and collect critical data on program impact. KLCAS is coordinating with community partners to obtain referrals for families and help spread the word about this important resource. 

 

This project allows us to demonstrate to our funders what we already know – that for families experiencing poverty, reliable access to affordable diapering supplies has a dramatic and positive effect on daycare and preschool attendance, caregiver employment, family health, and economic stability”, says Janet Allanach, CAPO’s Executive Director. 

 

Nine Community Action Agencies, representing the full geographic and cultural diversity of Oregon, are participating in this pilot. The first delivery of over 600,000 diapers arrives at agencies this month, with regular deliveries scheduled over the program period. Agencies will be integrating diaper distribution with other important services that support families and children, including housing and utility assistance, food and nutrition, early learning programs and others.

 

Rachel Alston, PDX Diaper Bank Executive Director notes, “The DDDRP is the first-ever federal pilot program to address diaper need, and our team is honored to be part of this important project. We’re thrilled to expand our services to a statewide level, supporting Oregon families across 21 counties – with an emphasis on rural communities where families frequently experience barriers to accessing essential resources. Diapers create opportunities for families, as well as support proper health. Communities benefit when everyone can access the resources they need to thrive.”

 

About CAPO

Community Action Partnership of Oregon (CAPO) is the State Association serving Oregon’s 18 Community Action Agencies (CAAs), which are part of a nationwide poverty-fighting network. CAPO works in collaboration with a variety of partners, representing local, state and federal governments, as well as community and advocacy groups, policymakers and low-income leaders. Learn more about CAPO at www.caporegon.org.

 

About PDX Diaper Bank

PDX Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides no-cost diapers and diapering supplies to low-income families with young children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. They achieve their mission in collaboration with a network of nonprofit and government organizations that provide essential services to families experiencing financial hardship. Learn more about PDX Diaper Bank at www.pdxdiaperbank.org

 

About Klamath and Lake Community Action Services

Klamath and Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS) is the Community Action Agency providing supportive services in Klamath and Lake Counties. Incorporated in 2004, KLCAS provides energy assistance, family support and connections, information and referral services, move in/eviction prevention assistance and is an organizational Representative Payee. Learn more about KLCAS at www.klcas.org.

 

 

 

For more information about Oregon’s participation in this national program, visit the ACF website at: www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ocs/DDD-Pilot-Grantee-Profile-Cohort-3-Oregon-2023.pdf