This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $597,450 for the fiscal year 2025 to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) specifically for the HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. The funding aims to support HomeFront NJ in its mission to combat homelessness in Central New Jersey by providing essential diaper supplies to families in need. The organization has been informally supplying diapers since 2016 and has seen a significant increase in demand, prompting the need for additional state resources to expand their services potentially on a statewide level.

The bill includes an appropriation from the General Fund under the category of Grants-in-Aid, specifically allocated for the Family and Community Partnerships division within DCF. This funding is intended to enhance the capacity of HomeFront NJ to address diaper need, which affects nearly half of parents in the United States, as reported by the National Diaper Bank Network. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.