In 1990 just 12 percent of major U.S. companies offered financial aid for adoption. Last year, that number had increased to 47 percent. Many companies also offer other benefits, such as paid time off and referral services.

"Offering generous adoption benefits gives a company a more family friendly image, even among those who aren't directly affected by adoption, said Rita Soronen, executive director of the Dave Thomas Foundation..."

Federal law mandates up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave for adoptions, but doesn't require much else. Because fewer than one percent of U.S. employees take advantage of adoption benefits, they're also an inexpensive way for a company to improve its image. Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer

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