Opinion | Around Connecticut’s kitchen tables, diapers are a critical need

CTNewsJunkie – Monday, April 21, 2025
By Janet Stolfi Alfano, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut

Janet Stolfi Alfano, MSW, CFRE, is CEO of the Diaper Bank of Connecticut.

For many Connecticut families, the kitchen table isn’t just where meals are shared; it’s where tough decisions are made. Right now, parents across our state are sitting at those tables, making grocery lists and facing a heart-wrenching dilemma: how to afford diapers for their children. This isn’t about luxury; it’s about basic necessity. It’s about whether a parent can keep their baby in childcare so they can go to work.

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