Did you know that 1 in 35 children in the U.S. are adopted–and that LGBTQIA families are 4x more likely to raise adopted children compared to heterosexual couples? Employees need more support when starting and raising a family, and that includes adoption. When people leaders understand the adoption landscape, common roadblocks aspiring parents face, and how to best navigate barriers to care, they can create inclusive workplaces for employees on the adoption journey. Are you considering offering support for adoption? Here’s a checklist of of benefits your organization may want to include as part of your adoption program. Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3REXrEh #Pride #EmployeeBenefits
Thank you for sharing these eye-opening statistics and highlighting the importance of supporting employees through the adoption process! It's crucial for organizations to recognize the unique challenges faced by adoptive parents and to create inclusive benefits that address their needs. I’m curious, what are some of the most impactful benefits you’ve seen companies offer to support adoptive families? Looking forward to reading more on your blog! 🌟 #InclusivityMatters #EmployeeSupport
Thank you for this! Access to adoption competent mental health services is important too!