HOW MUCH PARENTAL LEAVE IS EXPECTED AFTER PLACEMENT?
In both the domestic and international programs, we require that one parent take at least a three month maternity/paternity leave following placement. This may be shared by both parents in monthly increments and includes travel time when required. We prefer a longer parental leave for families adopting children over the age of 12 months or with special medical needs. Older children often experience a more complex and challenging adjustment, and they usually need more time before entering day care or preschool. Our policy on parental leave has evolved through the years of witnessing the enormous benefits to families when parents invest extended time and attention to the needs of their newly adopted child.
