Opinion | The unseen crisis: Supporting families and caregivers through Diaper Connections

CTNewsJunkie – Friday, March 13, 2026
By Janet Stolfi Alfano, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut 

The affordability crisis is not an abstract economic or political headline; it is a lived reality for countless families in Connecticut, especially those with young children. Today, nearly half of Connecticut families struggle to afford diapers. The people walking through the doors of our distributors challenge your presumptions of what families in need look like: teachers, home health aides, food service workers, and so many more are struggling to afford this basic necessity.

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