California Gives Free Diapers to New Babies

May 8, 2026, 22:49
USPolitics

Introduction

California has a new program. It is called Golden State Start. It gives 400 free diapers to new babies at some hospitals.

Main Body

The program starts at 65 to 75 hospitals. These hospitals help poor families. A group called Baby2Baby makes the diapers. These diapers are very cheap to make. California wants to help parents save money. Other states do not do this for new babies. The government also gives free preschool and free school meals. Some people think the Governor wants more votes from young parents. Other people say the program is too short. The diapers only last for five weeks.

Conclusion

The program starts this summer. Parents will get free diapers at the hospital.

Learning

⚡ The 'Gives' Pattern

In this story, we see a pattern for sharing things: [Person/Place] → gives → [Thing] → to [Person].

  • California gives diapers to babies.
  • The government gives meals to students.

💡 Word Power: 'Free'

When something is free, you pay $0.

  • Free diapers (No money)
  • Free school meals (No money)

🛠️ Sentence Builder

To talk about the future in a simple way, use 'will get':

Parents will get free diapers.

(This means it happens later, not now.)

Vocabulary Learning

diapers (n.)
cloth or disposable coverings for a baby's bottom
Example:The hospital gave us diapers for the newborn.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick or injured people receive medical care
Example:She went to the hospital for a check‑up.
program (n.)
a planned set of activities or services
Example:The new program helps families with free diapers.
state (n.)
a region or territory that has its own government
Example:California is a state on the West Coast.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country or state
Example:The government announced a new health plan.
preschool (n.)
a school for young children before they start elementary school
Example:The preschool is open for children aged four to five.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The school offers free lunch to all students.
meals (n.)
food that people eat at a particular time
Example:The program provides free school meals.
parents (n.)
the mother and father of a child
Example:Parents must sign the consent form.
votes (n.)
the decision made by a group of people when they choose something
Example:The governor wants more votes from young parents.
summer (n.)
the season after spring and before fall, usually warm
Example:The program starts this summer.
family (n.)
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:The program helps poor families.