California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals
The first-in-the-nation program will give each newborn 400 diapers at discharge, with about 65 to 75 hospitals taking part in year one.
- On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation program providing 400 free diapers to newborns at California hospitals before discharge, aiming to ease financial strain for families.
- Financial strain can lead parents to reuse diapers, potentially causing health issues like rashes and urinary tract infections. "The first days at home should be focused on love and connection, not stress about affording diapers," said Kim Johnson, the state's health secretary.
- During the program's first year, California will offer supplies at about 65 hospitals largely serving low-income patients, partnering with Baby2Baby to manufacture the diapers, Newsom said.
- Tennessee and Delaware became the first states to offer free diapers to families enrolled in Medicaid two years ago, positioning California's initiative as a broader effort to ease similar financial burdens.
- The state set aside $7.4 million in last year's budget to roll out the initiative, with this year's budget proposal including an additional $12.5 million for the upcoming fiscal year ending in June 2027.
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Day Around the Bay: Low-Income California Families With Newborns to Receive 400 Free Diapers
Local:California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that hospitals throughout the state that serve low-income families will soon be offering 400 free diapers to new babies. [KPIX] FREE DIAPERS COMING THIS SUMMER! pic.twitter.com/r535qQeHS4— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) May 8, 2026 Scientists have figured out that the purple waves that appeared along the Point Reyes coast last weekend were most likely doliolids, tiny gelatinous marine …
NEW: Newsom Promises Free Diapers For Families While State Faces Major Deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom recently unveiled a new program aimed at providing substantial support for new parents in California. Dubbed “Golden State Start,” this initiative will give away 400 free diapers to every newborn, targeting families at the time they’re discharged from hospitals. This rollout is part of the state’s collaboration with the nonprofit Baby2Baby and is set to begin this summer. Newsom framed the initiative as a groundbreaking mea…
Newsom's 'Golden State Start' promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes – Democratic Accent
Gov. Gavin Newsom is rolling out a taxpayer-backed freebie for new parents, promising hundreds of diapers for every baby born in California under a new statewide program. The Democrat announced Friday that the state will partner with nonprofit Baby2Baby to hand out 400 free diapers to families leaving participating hospitals, starting this summer. The initiative, dubbed “Golden State Start,” is being billed as a first-in-the-nation effort to eas…
Newsom's 'Golden State Start' promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is rolling out a taxpayer-backed freebie for new parents, promising hundreds of diapers for every baby born in California under a new statewide program.The Democrat announced Friday that the state will partner with nonprofit Baby2Baby to hand out 400 free diapers to families leaving participating hospitals, starting this summer. The initiative, dubbed "Golden State Start," is being billed as a first-in-the-nation effort to ease…
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(BCN) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom was joined by other state officials in San Francisco's Exploratorium museum on Friday morning to announce a partnership with the nonprofit Baby2Baby on a new statewide program that will distribute diapers to the families of all newborns in California. The Golden Gate Start program, set to begin this year at hospitals with large numbers of Medi-Cal patients, will provide 400 free diapers to all newborns at select center…
California launching free diaper program for newborns
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that California will launch a first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers to newborns across Southern California and the rest of the state through participating hospitals. The initiative, dubbed "Golden State Start," is being launched in partnership with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Baby2Baby and will provide 400 free diapers to families of newborns beginning this summer, according…
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