Weekend Wisdom: How Can I Get Paid Leave for My Adoption?
Question: My husband and I are starting the adoption process, and so I recently reached out to Human Resources at my place of employment and learned that I do not qualify for short-term disability (STD), so I am not eligible for any type of paid time off when baby eventually comes. Are there any advocacy groups working on getting something similar to short-term disability for adoptive parents, where at least some portion of their salary is paid during the leave? I mean, there is research out there on the importance of bonding and attachment for the future health of children!
Resources:
- Dave Thomas Foundation’s Adoption-Friendly Workplace program
- 5 Ways Leaders Can Support Adoptive Parents (Article)
- Movement Advancement Project – State Family Leave Laws
- Creating a Family Online Support Group
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