Talk about perks. With 6.3 percent of children ages five to 15 diagnosed with a disability, companies are realizing that it’s in their best interest to keep employees focused on work rather than their children’s needs.

The solution: companies are now providing employees with parent networks and online seminars with experts covering everything from individualized education plans to financial planning.

Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase, Northrop Grumman and PepsiCo are among the companies offering employees such benefits, reports BusinessWeek. To read more click here.

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