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Greenbelt Assistance in Living Program (GAIL) has expanded its Diaper Baby Mobile Wellness Program, created in 2015, and has renamed it the Greenbelt Nursery Project. Acknowledging the need for further childcare items and parental training, the decision was made this year to revamp everything, said Katherine Farzin, bilingual community outreach coordinator for GAIL. “The goal is to improve the health and well-being of children during the first three years of life by providing parents with infant and toddler essentials.”
The new initiative combines a six-week pediatric wellness program for new and expecting parents, monthly wellness assessments, fresh produce and food items, as well as a wide variety of baby items, including diapers, wipes, toys, books, formula, baby food, hygiene products, car seats, pack and plays, baby carriers and strollers.
All items are distributed year round at scheduled home visits and are a mixture of slightly used donations and brand-new items.
Registration is open to Greenbelt residents who live within the city limits. Applying for a place in the workshops can be done by email or in person. The current workshop is full. Registration for the new year-round program can be done in person or by phone. Farzin is the main contact person at 240-542-2019 or email kfarzin@greenbeltmd.gov.
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