RDA Subsidized Cloth Diaper Programs Survey

The Real Diaper Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides support and education to parents all across North America for the use of simple, reusable cloth diapers. The goal of the Real Diaper Association is to put more babies in cloth diapers. To do this we aim to create a cultural shift in understanding cloth diapers - their environmental impact, their ease of use, their accessibility, and their acceptability. Learn more about us at www.realdiaperassociation.org.

The purpose of this survey is to gather information about how families have received free cloth diapers or money for the purchase of cloth diapers. The RDA will use this information to develop programs that make it easier for families who want to use cloth diapers to access them, regardless of ability to pay.

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1. Which one answer best describes how you have participated in getting cloth diapers to those who need them?

Which one answer best describes how you have participated in getting cloth diapers to those who need them? I received cloth diapers or money to use for my child/child(ren) in my care.

I donated cloth diapers as a community volunteer/individual.

I organized the exchange as a community volunteer/individual.

I own/work for a cloth diaper manufacturer that donated diapers/supplies or offered a discount/voucher program.

I own/work for a cloth diaper retailer that donated diapers/supplies or offered a discount/voucher program.

I own/work for a cloth diaper service that donated diapers/supplies or offered a discount/voucher program.

I am a paid employee for a social service agency/food bank/charity.

I am a volunteer for a social service agency/food bank/charity.

I work for a waste management company/city municipality.

Other

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2. Which one answer best describes how you got involved?

Which one answer best describes how you got involved? I needed diapers and asked or applied to a volunteer/agency/charity/church etc. for help.

I was asked if I wanted cloth diapers by a volunteer/social service agency/charity/church etc.

I reached out to families in need through my community volunteer activities, work or church, etc.

It is part of my job/duties to manage a cloth diaper donation program.

Other (please specify)

If you donated diapers/money please answer questions 3 & 4. Otherwise, skip to question 5.

3. Where did you donate cloth diapers/money for cloth diapers?

Where did you donate cloth diapers/money for cloth diapers? I donated to my local community.

I donated to another community in my same country.

I donated to another country.

4. I received a tax deduction/credit for my donation.

I received a tax deduction/credit for my donation. Yes

Eligible but did not claim

Not sure

If you received cloth diapers/money please answer question 5. Otherwise, skip to question 6.

5. Where do you wash your cloth diapers?

Where do you wash your cloth diapers? I have my own washer/dryer in my home/apartment.

I have access to a shared washer/dryer on site.

I drive/get a ride to a laundromat/friend/family/other site to do laundry.

I take a bus/train/cab to a laundromat/friend/family/other site.

I hand wash my cloth diapers.

I use a diaper service.

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6. Which answer best describes the type of program that provides the cloth diapers/money?

Which answer best describes the type of program that provides the cloth diapers/money? Cloth diaper-specific organization i.e. Miracle Diapers, Cloth Diaper Foundation, etc.

Local office of regional/city/state/federal social service agency

Local non-profit/charity

Waste Management company

City/State/Federal subsidy

Church

Food Bank

Individual

Other

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7. Is financial information required to receive free/low cost cloth diapers?

Is financial information required to receive free/low cost cloth diapers? Yes, financial information must be provided to qualify.

Yes, pre-qualified through another income/asset-based program.

No, do not need to provide proof of income/assets.

Not Sure

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8. Were the cloth diapers returned after use?

Were the cloth diapers returned after use? Yes, cloth diapers are returned to the volunteer/program after use.

No, cloth diapers are kept by the family who received them.

No, received money/voucher/diaper service and did not have anything to return.

Not Sure

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9. What type of cloth diapers were provided/donated?

What type of cloth diapers were provided/donated? New cloth diapers

Used cloth diapers

Mix of new & used cloth diapers

Diaper service/delivery

Subsidy/Voucher/Check/Discount

Not sure/Don't remember

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10. Did the recipients receive training in the use and care of cloth diapers?

Did the recipients receive training in the use and care of cloth diapers? Yes, plenty of information

Yes, but could have used more/ongoing support

No, I didn't need any information

No, and I wish I had gotten some information

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11. What year(s) did your involvement take place?

What year(s) did your involvement take place? Ongoing

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

Before 2007

Not Sure

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12. Please describe the process of how the cloth diapers got to the people who needed them. Include specific program names if possible and any details you think would help us help other communities.

Please describe the process of how the cloth diapers got to the people who needed them. Include specific program names if possible and any details you think would help us help other communities.

13. Do you think your community could use more programs that offer cloth diapers to families regardless of ability to pay?

Do you think your community could use more programs that offer cloth diapers to families regardless of ability to pay? Yes

Maybe

14. Are you a member of the Real Diaper Association?

Are you a member of the Real Diaper Association? Yes

Not Sure

15. Are you a member of the Real Diaper Industry Association?

Are you a member of the Real Diaper Industry Association? Yes

Not Sure

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17. May we contact you for more information? We won't share your personal information, and any help you can give us is greatly appreciated!

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RDA Subsidized Cloth Diaper ProgramsExit this survey

*1. Which one answer best describes how you have participated in getting cloth diapers to those who need them?

*2. Which one answer best describes how you got involved?

3. Where did you donate cloth diapers/money for cloth diapers?

4. I received a tax deduction/credit for my donation.

5. Where do you wash your cloth diapers?

*6. Which answer best describes the type of program that provides the cloth diapers/money?

*7. Is financial information required to receive free/low cost cloth diapers?

*8. Were the cloth diapers returned after use?

*9. What type of cloth diapers were provided/donated?

*10. Did the recipients receive training in the use and care of cloth diapers?

*11. What year(s) did your involvement take place?

*12. Please describe the process of how the cloth diapers got to the people who needed them. Include specific program names if possible and any details you think would help us help other communities.

13. Do you think your community could use more programs that offer cloth diapers to families regardless of ability to pay?

14. Are you a member of the Real Diaper Association?

15. Are you a member of the Real Diaper Industry Association?

*16. For statistical purposes only.

17. May we contact you for more information? We won't share your personal information, and any help you can give us is greatly appreciated!

RDA Subsidized Cloth Diaper Programs
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1. Which one answer best describes how you have participated in getting cloth diapers to those who need them?

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2. Which one answer best describes how you got involved?

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6. Which answer best describes the type of program that provides the cloth diapers/money?

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7. Is financial information required to receive free/low cost cloth diapers?

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8. Were the cloth diapers returned after use?

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9. What type of cloth diapers were provided/donated?

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10. Did the recipients receive training in the use and care of cloth diapers?

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11. What year(s) did your involvement take place?

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12. Please describe the process of how the cloth diapers got to the people who needed them. Include specific program names if possible and any details you think would help us help other communities.

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16. For statistical purposes only.