[copybird208]

I'm a mom-2-b, waiting (not v.patiently!) to adopt a newborn. My company benefits entitle me to one week's paid leave. And there is a small cash sum toward adoption fees. If I was to have a child biologically, I would be entitled to eight weeks paid maternity leave. (And an additional four unpaid!)

I wondered what benefits other folks out there in snowy WI get? Are there any companies who treat maternity and adoption leave equally? I'm trying to get some examples together to help my company re-look at the current program.

Also, I wanted to share a great resource for helping people to encourage your organization to become more adoption-friendly. It's a glossy brochure from the Dave Thomas Foundation and it will help you to pitch for better benefits. There's a CD in it with a letter you can use. And a timeline comparing the cost of a birth to the adoption process. Call 1-877-777-4222 or check it out on the web AdoptionFriendly.Workplace.org

Thanks in advance!