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TOPIC: HOW MUCH TIME AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE OFF WORK

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Mary Gardner	Posted: Feb 08, 2006 11:43:56 AM Generally it is 12 weeks, but there are some exceptions. However, that does not mean you have to be paid during that time. You can research it via the dept. of labor at the following website: www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/
Jenny	Posted: Feb 08, 2006 10:00:45 AM Hi Amy. Congratulations on your recent adoption! I used to work in Human Resources and if I remember correctly, under the Family Medical Leave Act, you are allowed up to 12 weeks of leave whether your child is biological or adopted. I believe however, that it's up to your place of work on whether you will be payed during that time. That's how it is in our state. Talk with your Personnel or Human Resources office and they should know. Best wishes, Jenny
AMY	Posted: Feb 07, 2006 01:09:11 PM MY JOB IS GIVING ME A TIME ABOUT TAKING TIME OFF WORK AFTER THE BIRTH OF OUR BABY THAT WE HAVE ADOPTED. I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH TIME I AM ALLOWED?

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Living Expenses - Why?

For some adoptive families, the concept of financially assisting their future baby’s birth mother is, at first, hard to fully embrace. You may find yourself wondering why you should be expected to help her pay for her medical or living expenses. This is a completely normal, understandable reaction.

But before you think of a birth mother’s expenses as rightfully hers, consider this: If your baby were inside of you, instead, what would you do?

The birth mother who has chosen you has also made the selfless decision to choose adoption for her child. While the decision to place a child for adoption is as unique as each individual, financial inability to adequately provide for a child is often a major motivation. Through the decision to adopt, some women realize they have the potential to choose for their child the type of life they could only dream of providing.

While babies are unfortunately raised worldwide in less-than-adequate conditions, and many amazing women somehow find the means to do so, it takes resources and access to proper care to provide for a child.

Raising a baby begins long before birth, in utero. In fact, this most critical time of development is more important than perhaps any other point in a child’s life.

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BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive ParentsTOPIC: HOW MUCH TIME AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE OFF WORK

Living Expenses - Why?

BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive Parents

TOPIC: HOW MUCH TIME AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE OFF WORK