New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3305

Introduced

5/20/24

Refer

5/20/24

Caption

Makes FY 2025 supplemental appropriation of $587,450 to DCF for HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program.

Impact

The bill highlights the pressing issue of diaper need in the United States, with data indicating that 47 percent of parents reported this hardship in 2023. By providing dedicated state resources, the bill aims to ensure that families can keep their infants clean, dry, and healthy, which is crucial for child well-being and public health. This appropriation aligns with larger social service strategies that are focused on addressing the gaps in childcare support for low-income families, ultimately promoting child welfare within the community.

Summary

Senate Bill S3305 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $597,450 to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. This initiative is part of the fiscal year 2025 budget aimed at increasing the accessibility of diaper resources for local families in need. The HomeFront NJ organization has a mission to combat homelessness in Central New Jersey by providing essential resources, and they have been informally supplying diapers for many years. The funding will help facilitate a more formalized service that is expected to enhance their reach and potentially allow for statewide implementation.

Contention

Although discussions around the bill have not featured significant points of contention highlighted in the provided excerpts, similar initiatives often face challenges regarding budget allocations and funding sustainability. Questions may arise concerning the effectiveness of the program, the adequacy of the funding amount in addressing the actual needs of the community, and the long-term viability of the program once initial funds are expended.

Latest NJ S3305 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A4322

Same As Makes FY 2025 supplemental appropriation of $587,450 to DCF for HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3767

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $587,450 to DCF for HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program.

NJ A2307

Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to Judiciary to support expansion of Pretrial Services Program.

NJ S2779

Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

NJ A2161

Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.

NJ A4139

Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DMVA for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion.

NJ S1100

Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DMVA for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion.

NJ S3113

Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.

NJ A3612

Supplements FY2026 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.

NJ S2725

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

NJ A4286

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

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