Can FMLA leave be used for adoption or foster care placement?

Yes. FMLA leave may be used before or after the placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Leave taken before placement must be related to the placement process, such as:
•    Required counseling sessions
•    Court appearances
•    Legal or medical consultations
FMLA does not require that the adoption come from a licensed agency for eligibility.
Foster care means providing 24-hour care for a child away from their parents or guardian, where the placement is made by or in agreement with the state and involves state action in removing the child from parental custody.
For more information, visit the State of Tennessee Attendance and Leave Manual.