09-21-2021 Proclamation - Diaper Need Awareness Week ~ September 27th – October 3rd _`ice `�.�l/
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Proclamation
Whereas, Diaper Need,the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that
infants and toddlers are clean, healthy and dry, can adversely affect the health and welfare of
infants,toddlers and their families; and
Whereas, national surveys report that one in three mothers experiencing diaper need at some time while
their children are less than three years of age and forty-eight percent of families delay changing a
diaper to extend their supply; and
Whereas, the average infant or toddler requires an average of 50 diaper changes per week over three years;
and
VbErtal, diapers cannot be bought with food stamps or WIC vouchers,therefore obtaining a sufficient
supply of diapers can cause economic hardship to families; and
Whereas, a supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for infant and toddlers to participate in
childcare programs and quality early education programs; and
'Whereas, the people of Ocoee recognize that addressing Diaper Need can lead to economic opportunity for
the state's low-income families and can lead to improved health for families and their
communities; and
Whereas, the City of Ocoee is proud to be home to multiple community organizations that facilitate the
distribution of diapers to underprivileged families and recognize the importance of diapers in
helping to provide economic stability to those families.
Therefore, it is my great pleasure and privilege as the Mayor of the City of Ocoee to hereby proclaim the
week of September 27 through October 3, 2021, as
DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Ocoee and encourage its citizens to donate generously in the month of September to diaper banks,.
diaper drives and those organizations that distribute diapers to families in need to help alleviate diaper need in
Ocoee.
IN WITNESS WHEROF,I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee,Florida to be affixed this
21st day of September,2021.
Rusty jol'iiso&, Mayor