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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B4
2023-4500
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Sue Burke 305-292-3430
9:00 A.M.
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 15-21, 2025, as 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. An insufficient supply of
clean diapers can adversely affect the health and well-being of children and their families.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Proclaim 15 - 21 September, 2025 as National Diaper Need
Awareness Week.
DOCUMENTATION:
Proclamation -Diaper Awareness Week Sept 2025.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Monroe Couty, Florida
Official Statement
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, national surveys and research studies report that nearly one in two families
struggles with diaper need, and 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend
the available 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 that enable children to thrive and parents to work; and
Whereas, many parents struggling with diaper need report missing an average of five days
of work each month due to an insufficient supply of diapers; and
Whereas, without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health problems
that may require medical attention resulting in medical costs, and parents may be
prevented from accessing childcare needed to go to work or school, thereby destabilizing
the family's economic prospects and well-being; 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 state's families and
communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children and families have
access to the 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, 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, through their important work of addressing diaper need, The Florida Keys Healthy
Start Coalition, in partnerwith 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 Scholl of Monroe County, do hereby proclaim the week of September
15th through September 21 st, 2025 as
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NATIONAL DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK
in Monroe County, thank the aforementioned Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, their
staff,volunteers and donors, for their courageous service during the crisis, and encourage
the citizens of Monroe County to donate generously to diaper drives, and support those
organizations that collect and distribute diapers to families struggling with diaper need, so
that all of Monroe County children and families can thrive and reach their full potential.
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