California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals
State leaders estimate 40 million diapers will be distributed in year one, with the program starting at hospitals that serve many Medi-Cal patients.
- 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.
120 Articles
120 Articles
California to donate free diapers to families at 65-plus hospitals - Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group
By Sophie Austin Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Families welcoming newborns in metro Los Angeles and throughout the state will soon receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a first-in-the-nation program announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom. During the program’s first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about 25% of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom’s office said. …
Newly Proposed Social Program Raises Red Flag After Red Flag - Patriot Newsfeed
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new plan to hand out free diapers to newborns across the state is already triggering fierce backlash from critics who say taxpayers are footing the bill for what they describe as another bloated government giveaway wrapped in nonprofit bureaucracy. The program, called “Golden State Start,” was announced Friday as a partnership between the state and nonprofit organization Baby2Baby. Under the initiative, every n…
Newsom’s office fighting back after people started to question its free diapers program
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office is fighting back after people started to question its free diapers program. A quick recap for those who missed the news, California […]
Newsom's office fighting back after people started to question its free diapers program · American Wire News
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office is fighting back after people started to question its free diapers program. A quick recap for those who missed the news, California families will be receiving hundreds of free diapers before taking their new children home from the hospital thanks to a government program announced by Newsom Friday. “During the program’s first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
