Elder Care and Paid Leave

Elder care is one of the most difficult topics to talk about. It is both emotionally and physically taxing. Bringing comfort to an aging loved one drains the time and the finances of the person responsible for their care.

More than 40% of workers nationwide have engaged in some form of elder care. And those stats aren't going to change anytime soon.

Fortunately, Paid Family Leave (PFL) is available during these times of extreme stress. PFL provides for time away from work to care for an ailing family member or loved one. While employee-funded State of California PFL provides partial income replacement - we know that isn't always enough. This year, we're asking our employers to meet us part way. We propose integrating employee-funded leave with employer-funded leave for full income replacement. That's paid leave a family can count on.

Further resources:
Administration on Aging
Family Caregivers Alliance
National Partnership for Women and Families

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Have you met Moms-in-Film?

This week, we're highlighting the group Moms-in-Film.

Want to connect with industry parents?
Support gender parity?
Think moms rock?

*** SO DO WE! ***

Moms-in-Film has a vision of an entertainment industry that has complete and total gender parity. Parents, carers of all gender identities and allies are welcome at our child-friendly meet-ups and are encouraged to follow our public Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to show support.

The Moms-in-Film Facebook Group energizes the careers of mothers in film and television by providing community, advocacy and funding. You may also use this group to find collaborators, hire crew, share childcare and make friends.

Web: http://www.momsinfilm.org
Email: hello@momsinfilm.org
Donate: 501(c)(3)
Chapter Locations: LA, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington DC