Item B03 B3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 11, 2024
Agenda Item Number: B3
2023-2937
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-453-8787
9:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Proclamation: National Diaper Awareness Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
National Surveys and research studies report nearly one in two families struggles with diaper need, and
48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend available supply.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DOCUMENTATION:
National Diaper Need Awareness Week.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
National Diaper Need Awareness Week
Whereas, diaper need, the condition of not being able to afford a sufficient supply of clean
diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy can adversely affect the health
and well-being of children and their families; and
Whereas, without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health
problems that may require medical attention resulting in medical costs; and
Whereas, the people of Monroe County recognize that diaper need is a public health issue,
and addressing diaper need can lead to economic opportunity for the county's families and
communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children and families have
access to basic necessities required to thrive and reach their full potential; and
Whereas, Monroe County is proud to be home to trusted community-based organizations
including The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition & Miami Diaper Bank that recognize the
importance of diapers in ensuring health and providing economic stability for families and
thus distribute diapers through various channels; and
Whereas,through their important work of addressing diaper need, the Florida Keys Healthy
Start Coalition and their partnership with the Miami Diaper Bank play a critical role in
supporting families, improving infant health and wellbeing, and advancing our local and
state economic growth; now
Therefore, I, Mayor of Monroe County, do hereby proclaim the week of
September 23rd through September 29th, 2024 as