When 5 months of paid leave becomes the family's most valuable firehouse equipment.
More American Dads Are Taking Parental Leave
Washington state's paid family leave program is enabling more fathers to take extended bonding time after childbirth. Firefighter A.J. Johnson took five months off for his second son, compared to six weeks for his first, and felt more confident and bonded. The program, fully operational since 2020, provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave, with some dads adding vacation or sick time for full pay.
Source: More American Dads Are Taking Parental Leave — Reasons to be Cheerful
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