The $1.4 billion Schools Financial Credit Union in Sacramento,Calif., has hit the century mark with newborns. The 112,100-memberSchools welcomed its 100th baby in the workplace inSeptember. The credit union began allowing new parents to bringtheir child to work eight weeks, or 10 weeks for a cesareandelivery, after birth or adoption. Babies may participate untilthey reach six months of age or begin to crawl.

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One of about 185 businesses in the country that provide theprivilege, the service has drawn national attention at times, butmore importantly, “the program has been an exceptionalsuccess for our babies and their parents whom have been able tobond while avoiding expensive daycare costs and for the creditunion because our employees were able to return to work earlier,”said President/CEO Jim Jordan.

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