In this episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast", host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer welcomes Jen Trowbridge, President and CEO of CoAction.Care, to discuss an often-overlooked but essential topic—diaper need. They explore the financial burden diapers place on families, the impact of diaper shortages on both children’s health and parental stress, and the misconceptions around diaper assistance programs.
Jen introduces CoAction’s new pilot initiative that provides diapers as part of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Northwest Indiana, aiming to alleviate stress and improve family well-being. The conversation highlights the broader economic and emotional effects of diaper insecurity, emphasizing the importance of community support and policy change to help struggling parents.