http://www.zerotothree.org
The organization provides information for families, professionals, and policy makers on children ages birth to three years of age.
I chose the current issue of national paid family and medical leave insurance program. The article discussed the benefits to having paid medical leave.
"Time at home with newborns, infants, and toddlers gives parents the time they need to breastfeed, attend well-child medical visits, and ensure that their children receive all necessary immunizations. Studies show that paid family leave yields higher rates and longer periods of breastfeeding, which reduces the rates of childhood infections.
Parental time off facilitates the early detection of potential developmental delays at a time when problems can be most effectively addressed and interventions identified to minimize them" (Zero to three, 2013, p. 2). Family leave time would benefit workers, families, and businesses. "Provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for their own serious illness; the serious illness of a child, parent, or spouse (including a domestic partner); the birth or adoption of a child; the injury of a family member who is in the military; or exigencies arising from a service member’s deployment" (Zero to three, 2013, p.2).
"The Need:
Public policies that promote time for parents and caregivers to care for and bond with their very young children, without jeopardizing the ability to pay for basic necessities" (Zero to three, 2013, p. 1).I have learned that different areas provide leave to employees with pay. In Russia, I learned they allow paid leave. In the center I work at, three months can be taken but it is without pay.
References
Zero to Three. 2013. The child development case for a national paid family and medical leave insurance program: the family leave act. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/public-policy/pdf/pfl-fact-sheet-final.pdf
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