Denetra Smiley, Owner, resides in Acworth, Ga. She started the business after losing her son, DeAndre Thompson, 28, to Osteosarcoma Cancer. Wanting to connect with other families that shared the same pain of losing a child/children. Denetra believes in fairness, and that is why she has created a bill in the state of Georgia, trying to get more Bereavement Leave and Protection for parents that lose a child. The Bill will get not only the three paid days, but the Bill will introduce Extended Compassionate Leave with 10 extra days, to take care of the final arrangements for your child or immediate family member. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT GEORGIA!!!
Our team is made up of compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to helping those in our community. We have a diverse group of professionals who bring a variety of skills and experiences to our organization. Please make sure to visit my Facebook Group page, If you need to talk to people that understands and share the same pain.
📣📣Update: The BILL HAS BEEN CREATED LC 52 xxxx and waiting to go into law January 2025!!!
DeAndre’s Parental Bereavement Protection Act aims to address the shortcomings in current FMLA laws concerning bereavement leave for parents who have lost a child. Unlike maternity leave, which is automatically categorized as a "serious medical condition" under FMLA, bereavement leave for parents is limited to only three to five days and does not provide the same level of job protection.
Under the proposed act, parents who experience the loss of a child would be entitled to the same level of job protection and leave benefits as those afforded to pregnant women. This would mean extending the duration of bereavement leave to at least 12 weeks and ensuring that parents are covered under FMLA without the requirement of having worked a minimum number of hours within a specific timeframe.
Additionally, the act seeks to streamline the process for applying for bereavement leave and eliminate unnecessary paperwork that adds to the emotional strain on grieving parents. Simplifying the application process would reduce the likelihood of delays or denials, ensuring that parents can focus on grieving and supporting their families without the added stress of financial insecurity.
Overall, DeAndre’s Parental Bereavement Protection Act aims to provide much-needed support and protection for parents during one of the most difficult times in their lives, helping to alleviate the financial and emotional burdens they face after the loss of a child.DeAndre’s Parental Bereavement Protection Act aims to address the shortcomings in current FMLA laws concerning bereavement leave for parents who have lost a child. Unlike maternity leave, which is automatically categorized as a "serious medical condition" under FMLA, bereavement leave for parents is limited to only three to five days and does not provide the same level of job protection.
Your support and contributions will enable me to get my BILL passed and fund my family retreat mission.
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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We could use your support in planning our first Healing Retreat. No amount is too small. Thank you in advance.
We are in the process of planning our first healing retreat for the support group and could use your help! No amount is too small. We Thank You in advance 🙏🏿
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Life's Interruptions is a documentary about losing a child and all the realness a family goes through. Come sit with me and my guests as we talk about real life experiences of losing a child. Part 1 with Jennifer Smith talking about her angel Faith 😇
Life's Interruptions Documentary Part 2: May 30th at 4pm with Alexis Murphy. She will join me as we talk grief, the loss of a child, and family dynamics. So join us and we will cover a range of things.
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