Help a Mother Out®
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Help a Mother Out is a small nonprofit based in Oakland, California, focused on improving infant and family well-being by increasing access to diapers for families in need. It distributes diapers through a network of social service partners, including home visiting programs, organized parent support groups, family resource centers, and public health departments. The organization also pursues a broader aim that every baby has a healthy supply of diapers. Beyond direct aid, it advocates for diapers to be included in the social safety net, seeking systemic support for diaper access. Its work centers on collaboration with partner agencies to reach families in need within the nonprofit sector. A concrete example of its collaboration is a 2021 partnership with Star Vista, through which over 55,000 diapers were distributed to families and caregivers in San Mateo County.