Expectant Parents Workshop: "We're Having a Baby!"
A Free Workshop to Assist You with Taking an Extended Absence due to a New Child
The Office of Benefit Services will offer a workshop providing information on how to prepare and plan for pregnancy and maternity/ paternity-related leaves. Participants will learn about FCPS leave benefits and receive information about other available resources.
The expecting parents workshop is open to all employees. There is no charge for the workshop. To register for the workshop, log into MyPLT. Use the search term "maternity" to find the course.
We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Workshops
| Date | Time | Location |
| TBD | TBD |
Have a question now? Don’t wait for the next workshop. Ask and receive an answer now! Send your question to HRConnection@fcps.edu or call us at 571-423-3200, option 1.
Additionally, Fairfax County Public Schools Adult and Community Education (FCPS ACE) offers a variety of courses for new and expectant parents. From CPR and First Aid training to Newborn and Postpartum Care, be prepared to care for your baby. For more information on their course offerings, click here.
Course Materials
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Workshop Presentation
Here's the entire presentation used for the workshop.
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Benefits While on a Leave of Absence (LOA)
This packet will explain how your FCPS benefits work if you were to take an LOA.
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Prenatal & Postpartum Brochure
This brochure contains information to help you prepare for your maternity, paternity, and/or adoption-related absence.
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FCPS Lactation Support Program Brochure
This brochure describes the FCPS Lactation Support Program and provide a Lactation Time Request Form.
Lactation Time Request Form
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Lactation Time Request Form
Complete and submit the request to your manager 30 days prior to your return from maternity leave to request lactation time.