Programs
We encourage clients to sign up for My Healthy Child classes with our program clerks at (210) 731-8118 option 1.
Education
Health Education
Financial Education
Parenting Education
Support Services
Case Assessment
Referrals
Goods
Diapers
Incontinence Products
Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Other Goods
Long-term impact
Reduced Familial Stress
Economic Well-being
Reduced Health Risks
Closing the diaper gap in Texas
Focusing on closing the diaper gap, the Texas Diaper Bank strategically creates its programs to target the diaper gap’s root causes: physical, mental, and economic well-being. Through a combination of programmatic components, each program intently tackles one or more of these areas to ensure long-term impact.
Diaper Assistance
The Diaper Assistance Program focuses on providing families access to diapers, wipes, and other healthcare items through the Texas Diaper Bank facilities or partner agencies. Families who qualify for this program also get the opportunity to enroll in educational parenting and health classes free of charge. Please see our My Healthy Child and Calm Parent sections for additional information.
Area Served
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Dewitt, Dimmit, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Tom Green, Uvalde, Webb, and Wilson County
Services
- Case Assessment, Enrollment in Parenting Education, and Referrals – Texas Diaper Bank
- Case Assessment or Management, Housing/Shelter, and Referrals – Partner Agencies
Impact—2018
- 4,000 unduplicated individuals
- 740,000 diapers
Qualifications
Household income not exceeding 150% of the Federal Poverty Line
The following documents must be provided during enrollment:
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of guardianship
- Proof of income
Incontinence Assistance
Incontinence supplies, wipes, and other healthcare products are available to individuals aged 65 and older. During an interim application period for a Texas Medicaid Program, individuals aged 5-64 can also receive incontinence products with a doctor’s prescription/diagnosis.
Area Served
Bexar County
Services
- Product Distribution
- Current and new clients will receive 6 months’ worth of incontinence product.
Impact—2018
- 10,000 unduplicated individuals
- 985,000 incontinence products
Qualifications
All individuals 65 and older automatically qualify for all services. For individuals under 65.
The following documents must be provided during enrollment:
- Prescription of incontinence
- Photo ID (Caretakers must be formally designated to receive items through a formal letter or Power of Attorney)
- Proof of income
- Proof of guardianship for those 18 years and younger
Healthy Women Period
In conjunction with the National Diaper Bank Network’s Alliance for Period Supplies, the Texas Diaper Bank addresses the lack of access to period products and the effect that period poverty has on our community.
Visit www.allianceforperiodsupplies.org for more information.
Area Served
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Dewitt, Dimmit, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Tom Green, Uvalde, Webb, and Wilson County
Services
- We distribute products such as tampons, pantiliners, and pads.
Impact—2018
- 3,633 individuals
Qualifications
Household income not exceeding 150% of the Federal Poverty Line
The following documents must be provided during enrollment:
- Photo ID
- Proof of income
Disaster Relief
In the chaos of a natural disaster, many evacuees lack the time and space to bring many items, especially diapers, wipes, and other healthcare products. Without these products, individuals may develop diaper rash or other health related issues, leading to medical treatment. In a disaster, treatment may not be an option, which may lead to fatal complications.
Similar to how federal funds do not pay for diapers, no international disaster relief for diapers exists. The Texas Diaper Bank fills this ignored gap by providing these healthcare products through our Disaster Relief program.
Diapers distributed to date
Over 6 million diapers
Disaster aid provided to
- Hurricane Harvey (2017)
- Houston Flooding (2016)
- San Marcos Flooding (2015)
Impact—2018
- 14,350 individuals
Calm Parent
The Texas Diaper Bank has developed its own curriculum that uniquely integrates stress-reducing techniques with parenting education. Through Facilitators, the Calm Parent program teaches client basic parenting skills. Participants not only gain valuable parenting skills, but also receive kits with necessary resources to implement these newly learned skills. The Texas Diaper Bank offers a set of 3 classes:
- Diapering
- Potty training
- Baby-proofing
The Calm Parent kits . provided may include items such as potty chairs, children’s books, diapering mats, or a safety essential set. Each course training module includes a “readiness checklist” of goals, as well as common parenting problems and solutions.
Area Served
Bexar County and Virtual Education
Services
- Parenting Education Courses
Impact—2019
- 558 individuals
My Healthy Child
Lessening the physical health impacts that the diaper gap inflicts, the Texas Diaper Bank focuses on child health and wellness classes. Through an exclusive partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries, the Texas Diaper Bank offers My Healthy Child classes in Bexar County and 16 surrounding counties. Taught by its team of professional Wesley Nurses from Methodist Healthcare Ministries, these workshops cover child healthcare topics that enable participants to parent better. To complement the skills that parents learn in the My Healthy Child class, the Texas Diaper Bank supplements materials that class participants learn about to apply these skills later.
We encourage clients to sign up for My Healthy Child classes with our Program Clerks at (210) 731-8118 option 1.
Area Served
Bexar County and 16 surrounding counties
Services
- Parenting Education Courses
Impact—2018
- 2,058 individuals
Baby Corner
Baby Corners are closed until further notice to comply with COVID-19 regulations and keep our clients safe. Stay tuned for updates.
By attending My Health Child classes offered by Wesley Nurses, clients earn “Baby Bucks” redeemable at Baby Corners. Baby Bucks are redeemable for donated items, aside from the diapers and wipes they receive through the organization’s Calm Parent and My Healthy Child classes and Diaper Assistance program, such as baby clothes, breast pumps, formula, car seats, and strollers.
