CareSource Donates $180,000 to National Diaper Bank Network for Children’s Essential Health Care Needs in Nevada

Baby’s Bounty will utilize funds from CareSource to support families with young children

HENDERSON, Nev. (CARESOURCE) – CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization, is providing $75,000 to Clark County-based nonprofit Baby’s Bounty as part of a new $180,000 partnership between CareSource and the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN). This new funding will provide increased access to health care essentials like diapers for children and families throughout Nevada and allow Baby’s Bounty to serve even more at-risk families.

“Diapers are a basic medical need for children, yet millions go without them due to economic constraints,” said Kelly Maxwell, chief executive officer and executive director of Baby’s Bounty, an NDBN-member basic needs bank. “Support from CareSource, whose commitment to whole-person health aligns so well with our mission, will make a meaningful difference for Nevada families.” 

“No family should have to make the choice between paying for diapers or paying for other crucial household needs,” said Jayme Puu, chief executive officer of CareSource Nevada. “We’re proud to support nonprofits that directly impact the health and well-being of children while reducing the stress families experience when securing essential resources for their little ones.”

Nevada voters recently overwhelmingly approved exempting diapers from sales taxes, another important step toward limiting the financial burden of diapers on Nevada families. Nevada is the 20th state to eliminate taxes on diapers.

Founded in 2008, Baby’s Bounty operates recurring diaper distributions in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno/Sparks as well as rural Clark County through the diaper bank’s mobile distribution vehicle. In 2023, Baby's Bounty launched Diapers for Diplomas, an initiative in partnership with six of Nevada's higher education institutions, in order to make college more accessible for parenting students. 

The new partnership with NDBN is part of CareSource's organization-wide mission to address the social determinants of health, including housing, access to food and nutrition, and workforce development, which are critical to the well-being and success of its members and the broader community. By focusing on these essential needs, CareSource aims to create long-lasting impacts that serve populations with critical social needs, helping them overcome barriers to success and achieve better health and educational outcomes.

About CareSource Nevada

CareSource Nevada is a nonprofit managed care organization that seeks to provide access to high-quality care to Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check-Up-eligible residents of the Silver State. Supported by CareSource’s national managed health plan experience, CareSource Nevada intends to transform health care for Nevadans throughout the state through innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care. Through its provider network and partnerships with community-based organizations in every region of Nevada, CareSource Nevada will deliver care with heart.

Learn more at https://healthiernevada.com/.

About Baby’s Bounty

Founded in 2008, Baby’s Bounty is Nevada non-profit supporting and empowering at-risk families by providing education and essential tools to ensure a good start for every baby. Founded to provide necessary resources for Southern Nevadan families in need, it first launched the “Baby Bundle” program to provide items like car seats, cribs, clothing and toiletries in addition to an educational course on newborn safety. In May of 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baby’s Bounty launched its first-ever Baby’s Bounty Diaper Bank in Las Vegas and has since expanded with banks across Northern and Southern Nevada. Since the first diaper bank, Baby’s Bounty has helped 40,000 families and distributed nearly 5 million diapers and over 10 million wipes. Follow Baby’s Bounty on Facebook and Instagram for updates. For more information and to learn how to receive services please visit BabysBounty.org.

About National Diaper Bank Network

The National Diaper Bank Network leads a nationwide movement dedicated to helping individuals, children and families access the basic necessities they require to thrive and reach their full potential...including clean, dry diapers, period supplies and other basic needs. Through its more than 240-member diaper banks working in local communities, NDBN helps provide essential resources to those in need. More information on NDBN and diaper need is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org, and on X (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/NationalDiaperBankNetwork).