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While paid or unpaid parental leave isn’t guaranteed in America, many employers have this included in their benefits. In fact, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act was passed in 2020 providing US federal employees access to 12 weeks of paid…
Continue readingBeing a foster parent requires a little more planning and coordination when taking vacation or parental leave (if you qualify) from your employment. You don’t get nine months to plan towards their arrival and you can’t always predict when they…
Continue readingWhen a friend or family member becomes a foster parent it can be really exciting! But it’s also a time when their life is being turned upside down. You want to help but you don’t want to intrude. Anytime Gifts…
Continue readingAs part of your foster parent approval process, you’ll likely fill out a lengthy document outlining what type of children you feel most equipped to parent. You’ll cover things like age, number of siblings, race, gender, behavioral challenges, medical problems,…
Continue readingThe day (or night) you get a call for a placement waiting for you will be full of excitement, anxiety, and fear- but don’t worry you’ll probably have at least 1 hour before the kid(s) arrive. Coming up with House…
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