RCW 74.12.470
Monthly diaper subsidy—Rules—Outreach. (Effective November 1, 2023.)
(1) Subject to funds appropriated for this specific purpose, to assist with child-related necessities such as diapers, the department may make additional monthly payments to recipients with children under the age of three who are otherwise eligible for and receiving temporary assistance for needy families.
(2) The department shall set the benefit amounts in rule in accordance with available funds appropriated for this purpose.
(3) The department shall make reasonable efforts to ensure timely communication to families of the new subsidy at implementation and as the diaper subsidy eligibility changes.
[ 2022 c 100 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 100: "(1) The legislature finds that diapers are a necessity for every infant. Additionally, the majority of early child care programs require an adequate supply of diapers for child attendance, but, with the exception of early head start, do not provide diapers to families in need.
(2) The legislature further finds that families unable to afford an adequate supply of diapers may provide less frequent diaper changes to their child to maximize their supply of diapers. The failure to provide adequate diaper changes is associated with an increased rate of diaper dermatitis and urinary tract infection. Further, there are links between diaper need and increased parenting stress. Children whose parents manifest high levels of stress or depression are at greater risk of social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
(3) Therefore, the legislature intends to reduce parenting stress and increase parenting sense of competency by directing the department of social and health services to provide a monthly diaper subsidy to families with children under three who are otherwise eligible for temporary assistance for needy families, thereby improving parenting quality and overall child outcomes." [ 2022 c 100 § 1.]
Effective date—2022 c 100: "This act takes effect November 1, 2023." [ 2022 c 100 § 4.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 74.12 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
74.12.035 - Additional eligibility requirements—Students—Exceptions.
74.12.250 - Payment of grant to another—Limited guardianship.
74.12.260 - Persons to whom grants shall be made—Proof of use for benefit of children.
74.12.280 - Rules for coordination of services.
74.12.290 - Suitability of home—Evaluation.
74.12.300 - Grant during period required to eliminate undesirable conditions.
74.12.310 - Placement of child with other relatives.
74.12.320 - Placement of child pursuant to chapter 13.04 RCW.
74.12.330 - Assistance not to be denied for want of relative or court order.
74.12.350 - Child's income set aside for future needs—Irrevocable trusts—Educational accounts.
74.12.361 - Supplemental security income program—Enrollment of disabled persons.
74.12.400 - Reduce reliance on aid—Work and job training—Family planning—Staff training.
74.12.410 - Family planning information—Cooperation with the superintendent of public instruction.
74.12.460 - Notice to parent—Required within seven days of approval of application.