Babies in Need

550 babies are born every month in Clark and Cowlitz Counties.  About 35 of them need our help.  Their mothers are often single, without support, abused and/or homeless. A dad may be out of work.  A baby may have special medical needs. They are identified by hospital birth center social workers & community case workers in Clark and Cowlitz Counties. We serve low-income parents of all backgrounds, providing gifts of concrete help, hope and joy.  Babies In Need provides these families with essentials for the first few months of life.

New Car Seats ~ These keep little ones safe in cars, on buses and wherever they travel.

Layettes ~ Large layette gift packs contain clothing, bedding, diapers, a book, cuddly toy, and lovely extras. Our diaper bank flyer is tucked in, and an extensive list of free local resources helps them take the next steps to provide for their children.  This concrete help and childcare literature promote the safety and well-being of the babies and their families. 

Diaper Bank ~ We provide diapers to needy children of all ages.  They are referred by local social workers, caseworkers, and word of mouth.  We serve up to 200 children a month. Parents spend an average of $70 a month on diapers for one child, often going without basics in order to keep their baby clean and dry.  

Sibling Bags ~ Colorful gift bags contain books, toys, cuddly animals, and an activity book that promotes bonding with "their" new baby.  Young siblings learn that they are important, too.   

Refugee Assistance ~ Families and widows often arrive with just the clothes on their backs and children in tow. We provide car seats, booster seats, diapers, and wipes to these new neighbors.

Babies in Need is all-volunteer. ~ Serving with the help of many good people in our community, we have provided 3162 new car seats, 6114 layettes and 927 sibling bags since 1999.  Our diaper bank has filled 2004 requests for diapers since 2022.

Always Needed ~

•   Money for new car seats, diapers, diaper cream, and baby wash.
•   New & gently-used preemie & newborn sleep sacks, gowns and pajamas.
•   Receiving blankets, soft toys, burp cloths, board books and accessories.
•   Size 5 and 6 diapers.

  Our donation bin is behind All Saints Episcopal Church at 2206 NW 99th St. 

  Vancouver, WA 98665.

On behalf of many local families and their children, 

THANK YOU!!