Paid Family Medical Leave Policies – Where We Are Today and How We Move Forward

Paid Family Medical Leave Policies – Where We Are Today and How We Move Forward

April 21, 2026
01:00pm - 03:00pm CST

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) is a vital resource for families, but many states have yet to adopt this crucial policy. In 2025, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee moved incremental PFML policies forward.
This session will cover a high-level overview of federal policy development, 2025 incremental state successes, research and messaging that resonates with decisionmakers from all political parties; and strategies for implementation that reach diverse audiences. Join presenters including Cynthia Osborne PhD (Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center), Tonya H. Ware (ReadyNation), and Karina Wiggins (WithinReach WA) for an exciting panel and workshop.