Personal Well-Being

As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies

Presented by ASTHO (ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS)

"Paid family and medical leave policies are important tools for reducing health disparities, improving parent and child health, preventing COVID-19 transmission, and supporting other public health improvements. A number of studies show the benefits of paid family leave programs, including increased access to postpartum care, an increase in the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, a reduction in household food insecurity, and an increase in leave usage in disadvantaged families."

Continuing reading to find out more information on topics such as statewide paid family leave, modifications to current paid family leave policies, and paid family leave and COVID-19.