# The parental leave has been extended to include foster parents.

- Published: 2025-08-07
- Topic: Employment Law
- Source: Lex4you by Securex

Foster parents will have the same rights regarding career gaps and allowances as biological or adoptive parents.

**Read the full article:** [https://www.securex.be/en/lex4you/employer/news/parental-leave-will-now-also-be-available-to-foster-parents-46a7ee2a53c62f1f4a9522c22af7ef53](https://www.securex.be/en/lex4you/employer/news/parental-leave-will-now-also-be-available-to-foster-parents-46a7ee2a53c62f1f4a9522c22af7ef53)

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