According to this blog post, Sharon Stone (mother of three adopted sons) asked her son if he knew how much she loves him. His response appears quoted above.
VIRGINIA – According to this report, an adoptive family leave bill for state employees just passed the state senate and will now move to the House which is likely to receive strong support given that the House Appropriations Chairman is an adoptive parent. The cost for state employees taking an adoption leave is expected valued at approximately $839,000 per year.
Prudential Financial, Inc. provides $10,000 per adopted child and 26 weeks of parental leave according to this article. More and more companies are providing benefits and/or increasing the amount of benefits available. If you’re considering adoption, consult with your HR Department in advance to learn about any possible benefits you may be able to receive.