IL HR0564

Declares the week of September 23-29, 2024 as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Illinois

Recognizes diaper need as a public health issue affecting one in two U.S. families and impacting children's physical, mental, and economic well-being

Notes that nearly one in four families experiencing diaper need missed work or school due to lack of access to clean diapers for childcare services

States that diapers cost approximately $80-$100 per month per child with no federal support programs covering diaper expenses, despite the National Diaper Bank Network distributing over 140 million diapers in 2022

Documents that inadequate diaper access leads to skin irritation, negative health outcomes, and parental stress, with over half of affected parents reporting feelings of judgment and 70 percent experiencing stress or anxiety