Mission Statement
The Infant Care Outreach Program serves low-income
mothers/families in need in our catchment area of South Pasadena, Alhambra and
El Sereno; provides high-priced items such as diapers, formula and baby wipes
on a monthly basis after a home assessment; and nurtures both mother/family and
their infant or toddler.
About the Infant Care Outreach Program
Holy Family established a pilot program in fall 2001 after
assessing the needs of many Giving Bank clients. Its initial goals were to
provide infant care supplies such as diapers and wipes and relevant health care
information to needy mothers in our geographical community.
The program primarily serves Giving Bank clients. Others are
referred by community agencies and churches as well as by word of mouth from other
mothers in the program. Currently, the program serves 15 mothers and 20
children, at an average cost per child of $85 to $120; 14 mothers and 20
children are on the waiting list.
The ministry is supported by grants, monetary donations and
in-kind donations by parishioners, the Christ Child Society, and the Holy
Family Toddler Co-op.
This Holy Family outreach ministry is unique in that it is
the only program in the San
Gabriel Valley
that offers items on a monthly basis and personalized services for each family.
Crisis counseling and referrals are also available.
|
Items Provided Monthly |
Current Cost
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|
1 large box of diapers
|
$37.99
|
|
1-2 cans formula (optional) |
$30.49 |
|
Baby wipes |
$15.99 |
Baby ointment
|
$7.99 |
|
Baby shampoo |
$9.89 |
|
Cheerios (toddler) |
$6.89 |
Additional items include baby food, fruit juices and
teething snacks as available.
Program Highlights
Two free give-away events take place each year, in May/June
and December. Mothers have the opportunity to shop for cribs, clothes, books,
car seats and toys.
Opportunities for Involvement
Donations (by appointment only) of clothes and baby items
are welcome. The program accepts donations of gift cards at any time.
Contact
Allis Druffel
Director of Community Services
(626) 403-6141
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Carrie-Ann Lue Sue
Assistant to the Director of Community Services
(626) 403-6142
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