NCIT Paid Family and Medical Leave Advocacy Toolkit

NCIT Paid Family and Medical Leave Advocacy Toolkit

The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee workers paid family and medical leave to bond with their young children or care for themselves or a sick or injured family member. Paid leave is important for the health of adults and children, especially infants and toddlers. Early relationships with parents and caregivers shape babies’ brain development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and well-being. It’s also good for the economy. Businesses that offer paid leave see increased productivity, profits, retention, and morale.

Throughout this toolkit, you’ll find resources that can help you advocate for all workers—regardless of where they live or who they work for—to have access to paid family and medical leave to ensure that they can be healthy and provide the care and stability infants and toddlers need to thrive.