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County of Monroe
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County �a� Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
�1 `_ll Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2
The Florida.Keys` )-.�ff` Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
w � Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
September 16, 2020
Agenda Item Number: B.5
Agenda Item Summary #7344
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Carol Schreck (305) 292-3430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's proclamation declaring the week of September 21 - 27,
2020 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Monroe County, Florida.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
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DOCUMENTATION:
Diaper Need Awareness Week 9.2020
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REVIEWED BY:
Heather Carruthers Completed 09/10/2020 4:01 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 09/10/2020 4:25 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 09/10/2020 4:31 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/16/2020 9:00 AM
DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK
SEPTEMBER 21-27,2020
IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, diaper need,the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep
babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can adversely affect the health and well-being of babies,
toddlers, and their families; and
WHEREAS, national surveys and research studies report that one in three families struggles
with diaper need and 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply; and
WHEREAS, purchasing enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy can
consume 14 percent of a low-wage family's post-tax income, making it difficult to obtain a sufficient
supply; and
WHEREAS, a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for babies
and toddlers to participate in childcare programs and quality early-education programs; and
WHEREAS, without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health problems that
may require medical attention, and may prevent parents from attending work of school,thereby hurting
the family's economic prospects and well-being; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is proud to be home to trusted community-based organizations that
recognize the importance of diapers in ensuring health and providing economic stability for families and
thus distribute diapers to families through various channels; and
WHEREAS,these diaper banks and their staff and volunteers served on the front lines of
Monroe County's COVID-19 pandemic response helping families in our communities' weather the crisis
NOW THEREFORE, I, Heather Carruthers, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of
Monroe County, Florida do hereby proclaim the week of September 21-27, 2020 as
DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK
in the County of Monroe, thank the aforementioned diaper banks, their staff, volunteers and donors,for
their courageous service during the crisis, and encourage the citizens of Monroe County to donate
generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that collect and distribute diapers to
those struggling with diaper need, so that all of Monroe County's children and families can thrive and
reach their full potential.
Heather Carruthers, Mayor