Paid Family Leave for Fathers Survey
We’d like to learn more about your experiences with Paid Family Leave in NJ - Please complete this brief survey!
1.
Did you take NJ Paid Family Leave after the birth of your child?
Yes
No
2.
If you
did
take Paid Family Leave, how many weeks did you take?
The full 12 weeks
2 weeks or less
3-5 weeks
6-8 weeks
8-11 weeks
Other (please specify)
3.
If you did
NOT
take the full 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave available to you, please explain why (Please select all that apply):
I could not afford to take the cut in pay
I did not know I was eligible
I was fearful it would impact my job
Other (please specify)
4.
If you did
NOT
take Paid Family Leave (Please select all that apply):
I could not afford to take the cut in pay
I did not know I was eligible
I did not know this program existed
I was fearful it would impact my job
Other (please specify)
5.
If you
DID
take Paid Family Leave (Please select all that apply):
Foster work-life balance
Mental/emotional well-being
Promote family well-being
Support/assist partner
To bond with a newborn
Other (please specify)
6.
What barriers or obstacles did you have to consider when making this decision? (Select all that apply)
Concern for impact on family dynamics
Fear of being judged
Financial concerns
Job security
Lack of awareness
Parental leave policy not sufficient
Other (please specify)
7.
Is there anything that would have made this decision easier for you?
Higher percentage of your wages covered
Longer timeframe
More clarity around the program
More encouragement/empowerment from Employer
Other (please specify)
8.
What did/ would have being able to stay home with your child mean to you?
9.
Would you encourage other fathers to take family leave?
Yes
No
10.
Is there any advice you would be willing to give a father navigating this experience?
11.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White / Caucasian
Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)
12.
How much money did YOU personally earn in 2024?
$29,999 or less
$30,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $99,999
$100,000 or More
13.
What is the highest level of school that you have completed?
Primary school
Some high school, but no diploma
High school diploma (or GED)
Some college, but no degree
2-year college degree
4-year college degree
Graduate-level degree
None of the above
Thank You for participating in our survey!
