Become a Patron! I've covered extensively my experience using the District of Columbia's paid family and medical leave program to take time off to care for a family member. Since I began that series, the program has been reinforced even further, with the addition of 2 weeks of paid prenatal leave and an extension of personal medical and family caregiving leave to 12 weeks. … [Read more...] about Preserving your eligibility for paid family and medical leave