Adopting a New Military Leave Policy
The House has voted to ease the transition for military service members to adopt children. Under a provision in the fiscal 2006 Defense authorization approved Monday, military service members who are primary caregivers will get up to 21 days of paid leave immediately after placement of an adopted child in their home. Defense already provides up to $2,000 per child and up to $5,000 per year to help cover adoption expenses.
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