[bthomas9500]

I think it might be different, depending on what state you live in. Here in Georgia, the only thing we're eligible for is up to $2000 reimbursement on non-recurring adoption expenses. Other state have provisions like this, but I'm not sure which, exactly. The Georgia reimbursement is only for international adoptions when the child is determined to be special needs.

Another option is to petition your employer to add adoption benefits to their benefits package. I was quite successful in my attempts and ended up assisting in the passage of a sizeable reimbursement on adoption expenses (no paid time off, but I'd rather have the cash reimbursement for tax purposes!)

Under FMLA your employer is required to give you up to 12 weeks off in the year following the birth or adoption of a child, IF they and you meet certain requirements (length of employment and size of your company being the biggest factors).

Maybe you could say what state you're in and you might be able to get more specific help!

Interesting your state offers TDI for maternity leave, Georgia has nothing like that. Perhaps your state is progressive enough to have something for adoptions as well? Your county Department of Human Resources should be able to help you as well.

Good luck!

Brandy