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Summary

Adoption has become an accepted method of building a family. Employers sensitive to family issues recognize the importance of adoption benefitsto those considering adoption. Many companies find that offering monetary and/or leave benefits has created good will within the company,has incurred minimal costs, and has engendered a positive public image.

The appendices that follow the "References" section of this factsheet provide the following information:

Appendix I: Companies Offering Adoption Benefits

Appendix II: Other Adoption Assistance Programs

Appendix III: Other Adoption Activities for Employees in the Workplace

This article was written by Gloria Hochman and Mady Prowler of theNational Adoption Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the NationalAdoption Information Clearinghouse, 1992. It was revised in 1994.

References

Adamec, Christine, and William L. Pierce. "Parental Leave,"in The Encyclopedia of Adoption. New York: Facts on File, 1991.

AFSCME Research Department. Leading the Way. Washington, DC:American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, February 8, 1991.

Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. "Summary of Action AJLI Legislative Priorities 102nd Congress," in Legislative Network. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Government Affairs, 1992.

Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Adoption Assistance: Joining the Family of Employee Benefits: Special Report #4. Washington, DC:Bureau of National Affairs, April 1988.

Burkens, Glenn. "More and More Corporate Benefits Plans Now Cover Adoptions." The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 15, 1988.

Catalyst. Resources for Today's Parents: Catalyst's Guide to Information on Pregnancy, Child Care and Children's Education, Healthand Special Needs. New York: Catalyst, 1988.

Cohodas, Marilyn J. "On the Job: How Adoptive Moms Can Win Maternity Leave." Parenting, April 1992.

Hewitt Associates. Work and Family Benefits Provided by Major U.S. Employers in 1991 (Based on Practices of 1006 Employers). Lincolnshire, IL: Hewitt Associates, (708) 295-5000, 1991.

National Adoption Exchange. Adoption Benefits Plans: Corporate Response to a Changing Society. Philadelphia: National AdoptionExchange, 1985.

Personal interview. Humerickhouse, Steve, Director of Membership Development and Coordinator of Legislative Affairs, Adoptive Families of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1992.

Appendix I: Employers Offering Adoption Benefits

A listing of employers offering adoption benefits is available.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)