Layette Program

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The Layette Program has been providing layettes to the neediest babies in the area for over 50 years. The program began when a church member accompanied a social worker to visit migrant workers in the Delta, saw a grandmother caring for a baby lying in a crate, and decided Hillcrest could do something to help. The layettes are distributed exclusively through Contra Costa County public health nurses and social workers, whose strict eligibility requirements assure that those most in need are served.

Each layette includes a variety of items of clothing, including 1- and 2-piece short- and long-sleeved and legged outfits in all colors and ranging in size from birth to 12 months; socks; sleepwear; sweater, hat and booties; burp cloth; bib; four blankets of various types; a hooded bath towel, facecloth and bar of soap; book; two stuffed animals; pacifier (to help prevent SIDS—these must be brand new and newborn size); teething ring; and any other essentials that have been donated.

Approximately 250 layettes are distributed each year, so our great need is for shoppers to scour garage and rummage sales, thrift stores and discount store clearance sales for any of the above items, wash/mend them as necessary, and then bring them to the Church office. All items need to be without stains, holes or missing buttons/snaps. Donations of money are very much appreciated to help purchase items in short supply. If you have any questions about this program, please call the Hillcrest Church office 925-689-8260

DONATIONS are always needed to support this important program!