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Full Tum, Dry Bum free formula & diaper program launched by CFRC
From staff reports
The Children & Family Resource Center has launched a formula and diaper assistance program, Full Tum, Dry Bum.
A ribbon cutting will be hosted by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the center, 851 Case St., Hendersonville.
In April 2020, a drive-thru was created by CFRC in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing need for basic hygiene and nutritional supplies for infants and toddlers.
During the span of the diaper drive, CFRC distributed nearly $127,000 in supplies to families in Henderson County.
As anxiety in households increases daily, CFRC is concerned about the long-term effects COVID-19 will have on the county s youngest residents, CFRC said in a news release. The Full Tum, Dry Bum program fills a basic need at no cost to families while also making connections with caregivers.
The Children & Family Resource Center has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to expand the book collection of early childhood classrooms in Henderson County to include more stories and images of diverse children and books celebrating and honoring differences.
Reading diverse children s literature with its youngest learners helps them become more accepting, compassionate and supports the full inclusion of all children, CFRC said in a news release. Children s books are one of the most effective tools to engage with young children on important issues. Our team has been curating a list of books that represent the diverse experiences of children for months now. We appreciate the opportunity to add books to classroom libraries that acknowledge and celebrate differences, supporting culturally responsive child care centers and family child care homes thanks to the Truist Foundation grant, Executive Director Jamie Wiener said in the release.