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 is intended to support HomeFront NJ's mission to combat homelessness in Central New Jersey by providing essential resources, including diapers, 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 a more formalized program. The additional state funding aims to expand their services to a larger area, with the potential for statewide implementation.

The bill includes a new appropriation under the Grants-in-Aid category for the Family and Community Partnerships division within the DCF. The total Grants-in-Aid appropriation for Social Services Programs is set at $597,450, specifically allocated for the HomeFront NJ Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. This initiative addresses the critical issue of diaper need, which affects nearly half of parents in the United States, as reported by the National Diaper Bank Network in 2023. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.