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!

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* 1. Did you take NJ Paid Family Leave after the birth of your child?

Yes

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 8. What did/ would have being able to stay home with your child mean to you?

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* 9. Would you encourage other fathers to take family leave?

Yes

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* 10. Is there any advice you would be willing to give a father navigating this experience?

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 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!