Annual Report 2018-19

In 2018-2019, the Floyd and Giles CHIP Baby & Toddler Shops:

• Provided essentials to 325 children • Engaged 19 volunteers in 1,280 hours of service • Received $30,577 in-kind support in space, volunteer time, and donations

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT  Children who are raised with loving, engaging, and re- sponsive care giving, and within a secure and stimulating environment, have the best chance for optimal brain devel- opment and ongoing healthy development. For a child born into an impoverished environment, the capacity for healthy development is often compromised by multiple risk factors, including a lack of necessities such as diapers and clothing. Parents who struggle daily to provide necessities for their children may not have the time, resources, or information to provide their babies with the stimulating experiences and safe environment optimal for healthy development. Re- search shows that without such opportunities, these babies are at a significant disadvantage later in life. The Floyd and Giles CHIP Baby & Toddler Shops help alleviate the burden of insufficient necessities for struggling families.  In the shops, parents receive clothing, diapers, wipes, baby wash, shoes and coats to help meet the needs of their chil- dren. Community donations and volunteer support entirely fund the shops. Trained volunteers who care about families are the heart and soul of the shops.  Many CHIP parents also want to give back to the commu- nity and other families in need. A CHIP family recently stated, “The Baby & Toddler Shop was a godsend to our family of four small children when we were in financial hardship. The volunteers were friendly, and we’ve given donations back to the shop to help other families.” Together, volunteers, do- nors, and families are joining forces to provide children with the best possible start to ensure bright futures.

“ 100% of newly enrolled CHIP children received a complete health review within 90 days of enrollment

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