Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First, a program of Chesterfield County’s Department of Mental Health Support Services, collected 8,500 diapers to give to enrolled families in need this year.
A March diaper drive at county libraries done with the help of local agencies and businesses, provided diapers to families enrolled in Families First this year.
Fifteen enrolled mothers were given a week’s supply of diapers at the Families First Mother’s Day event, and other families will receive diapers throughout the year. To show their appreciation, mothers wrote thank you notes that are on display at Central Library.
“It was amazing to see all the support we got from the different community resources,” said Andelicia Neville, Families First program coordinator. “People are really thinking about us and want to support the families we serve. Having the drop-off at the library made it easy for those who don’t normally give to give.”
Families First is a nationally accredited program of Healthy Families Virginia that provides family support services to first-time parents to ensure that children become healthy, well-adjusted individuals who are ready to start school by age five.
