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Originally Posted By Margaret

Hi, My name is Margaret. I am beginning the journey to becoming a single adoptive parent. I plan on adopting internationally. How long was your leave of absence from work? Do adoption agencies require a six weeks leave after adopting? Has anyone returned to work immediately after adopting? I am wondering if it would be less traumatic to a child to go into daycare or spend a few weeks with the parent and then go into daycare.

Thanks.

margaret

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No, adoption agencies do not require that you take a leave of absence. But, it will be in the best intrest of you and your adoted child if this is done. This will give the child a greater and longer time to bond with you. It is now the law that an employee can take without penalty up to 12 weeks off when adopting or after having a child. This is the federal leave act. Now, this leave is wihtout pay. Some work place will let an employee take the regular 6 weeks off under maternity leave with pay, depending on the amount of time one has on the books. It's to map these things out before the time comes.

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No, adoption agencies do not require that you take a leave of absence. But, it will be in the best intrest of you and your adoted child if this is done. This will give the child a greater and longer time to bond with you. It is now the law that an employee can take without penalty up to 12 weeks off when adopting or after having a child. This is the federal leave act. Now, this leave is wihtout pay. Some work place will let an employee take the regular 6 weeks off under maternity leave with pay, depending on the amount of time one has on the books. It's to map these things out before the time comes.

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