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Family-building benefits are table stakes for employers, and they are not complete without adoption support.
But a lengthy legal process, high associated costs and travel time make the adoption process complicated and, therefore, out of reach for many. Meanwhile, over 100,000 children are waiting to be adopted in the U.S. alone, according to AdoptUSKids.org. Employer-sponsored adoption benefits can break down some or all of these barriers and put this option back on the table.
Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio
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