The Importance of Offering Inclusive Family Planning Benefits
Don Jackson has worked for JPMorgan Chase for more than 30 years. He attributes this longevity in large part to the company’s long-standing support of the LGBTQ+ community.
When Jackson and his husband were looking to adopt in 2008, and then again in 2009, the firm helped them navigate the complex process and legal requirements.
Given the cost of family planning, finances were also a big concern. “We had tons of support from family and friends, and thankfully from JPMorgan Chase,” said Jackson, a senior leader in Chase’s Home Lending business. “But outside of that, we were on own. “Knowing JPMorgan Chase was willing to subsidize many of our expenses toward adoption took a lot of the stress out of our situation.
We had enough stress in other aspects, but it meant everything to us to place some of the financial stress to the side.” A supportive environment JPMorgan Chase has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion for decades.
