“NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM FOR LAREDO”
MISSION
TO SAGEGUARD THE AT-RISK HEALTH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 5 BY PROVIDING NECESSARY LINE ITEMS SUCH AS: DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FORMULA, BOTTLES, PACIFIERS, BABY SHAMPOO, DIAPER RASH CREAM, CLOTHES, SHOES, BLANKETS, STROLLERS, AND/OR CAR SEATS ON AS-NEEDED BASIS. CRITERIA:
• PREGNANT WOMEN
• WOMEN WITH BABIES
• PARENTS, STEP-PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND FOSTER PARENTS OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 CAN APPLY FOR THEIR CHILDREN. ELIGIBILITY:
THIS INFANTS AND CHILDREN SHOULD BELONG TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE INCOME GUIDELINES UPDATED ANNUALLY IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNDER AUTHORITY OF 42 USC 1786. WHO WILL PROVIDE THE SERVICES? THE PROGRAM “NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM” WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH BETHANY HOUSE. HOW TO BECOME A CLIENT?
• CALL OR GO BY OUR OFFICES AT 815 HIDALGO ST LAREDO, TX. PHONE:9567224152 EXT 18} MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM TO 5PM
• BRING DOCUMENTATION OF INCOME WAGES. SOME EXAMPLES ARE PAYCHECK STUBS, CURRENT TAX RETURN, A LETTER FROM THE EMPLOYER, A SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK, A CHILD-SUPPORT CHECK, OR SELF EMPLOYED ACCOUNTING RECORDS
• BRING DOCUMENTATION OF WHERE YOU LIVE. EXAMPLES ARE: A UTILITIY OR CREDIT CARD BILL, RENT RECEIPT, OR BUSINESS LETTER.
• BRING ONE DOCUMENT OF IDENTIFICATION FOR EACH PERSON APPLYING AND THE ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR BENEFITS. EXAMPLES ARE: BIRTH CERTIFICATE, A DRIVERS LICENSE, AN IMMUNIZATION CARD, AN EMPLOYEE OR SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH PICTURE, A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, OR HOSPITAL RECORDS.
• AT THE END OF THE APPOINTMENT, THE APPLICANT MAY RECEIVE REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IF APPLICABLE. “NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND” PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY WILL ALSO BE DETERMINED. BENEFITS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THOSE ELEGIBLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST OR THEY WILL BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST.
• IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEGIBLITIES OR THE CLIENT HAS A SPECIAL SITUATIONS CALL OR GO BY OUR OFFICES MENTIONED ABOVE SO THE STAFF MAY ASSIST WITH YOUR SITUATION. NOT BRINGING THE DOCUMENTATION ABOVE MAY DELAY ELEGIBILTY DETERMINATION AND BENEFITS. THIS IS BECAUSE A “COMPLETE” SCREEN MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO SEE IF THE CLIENT IS ELEGIBLE. WHAT DOES “NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND” PROGRAM PROVIDE AND WHO RECEIVES THE BENEFITS?
“NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND” PROGRAM PROVIDES BABY NECESITY ITEMS AND REFERS CLIENTS TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS AS DERTERMINED.
“NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM” PROVIDES BASIC BABY NECESITIES TO BABIES WHICH INCLUDE:
• DIAPERS
• DIAPER RASH CREAM
• FORMULA FOR EMERGENCY CASES
• BABY BOTTLES
• BABY PACIFIERS
• BABY WIPES
• BABY CLOTHES
• BABY BLANKETS
• BABY SHOES
• BABY STOLLER
• BABY CAR SEAT
• BABY SHAMPOO
• BABY WASH CLOTHS, ETC…
REFERAL SERVICES:
“NO BUTT LEFT BEHIND PROGRAM” REFERS CLIENTS TO A VARIETY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM ALSO CAN HELP CLIENTS FIND THIS SERVICES, SOME EXAMPLES ARE:
• FOOD STAMPS
• MEDICAID
• TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
• CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE
• FAMILY PLANNING
• MIGRANT HEALTH SERVICES
• PRENATAL CARE
• TEXAS HEALTH STEPS (EPSDT)
• MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
• EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI)
• THE SCHOOL LUNCH / BREAKFAST SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
• FOOD PANTRIES
• LITERACY SERVICES
• JOB BANKS
• HOUSING SERVICES
• PARENTING CLASSES
• DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS
• CHILD CARE
• CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
WHY DIAPERS?
• THERE IS NO FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR DIAPERS
• HELPS PREVENT DIAPER RASH, WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR 20% OF DOCTOR VISITS
• FREQUENT DIAPER CHANGES PREVENT CHILD ABUSE- BABIES WHO CRY ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
• COIN LAUNDROMATS DO NOT ALLOW FAMLILIES TO WASH SOILED CLOTH DIAPERS
• A BABY CAN USE 8-12 DIAPERS A DAY
• FAMILIES CAN SPEND UP TO $100 A MONTH ON DIAPERS PER CHILD
• DAYCARES WILL NOT ADMIT BABIES WITHOUT A DAYS SUPPLIES OF DIAPERS
