Transforming Diaper Distribution into Outreach

Family Success Centers are known as places where families come together and are always welcomed! Moreover, every program and service offered is at no cost to the community. After Covid-19, needs increased significantly. As a result, many of the daily interactions at family success centers became transactional. To avoid any hint of a transactional exchange and to keep our interactions with families engaging, we decided to turn our diapers distribution it an outreach opportunity. Instead of simply distributing diapers from our emergency closet, we decided to offer the opportunity to all community members where all Family Partners could outreach to each parent/caregiver for programs and upcoming events. Our first distribution was a total success!! A total of 70 parents/caregivers attended this event. Out of the 70 attendees, 31 signed up for parenting classes. Furthermore, 29 individuals took advantage of the mental health program Able To, which offers 8 free virtual therapy sessions to Paterson residents. In addition, moms signed up for two of the Maternal Health Programs offered at New Destiny FSC, Healthy Women Healthy Families and Pathways to Success for Women. Overall, this event connected community members to the core services, parent education, access to maternal and child health information, parent education, and opened doors to social connections through our monthly activities. As a Family Success Center that works closely with our community and knows what the most pressing needs are, we want to make sure our families continue to take advantage of the rich programming New Destiny has every month. As the community faces new challenges, and social issues become greater, New Destiny FSC staff and volunteers continue to find ways to touch the lives of each community member in a positive way. At New Destiny FSC, Our Vision is a community of thriving families, engaged network of caring support and bountiful resources.

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