Tamika Hamilton was born in Calvert County, Maryland in 1984. Estranged from her father and born to an underage mother, Tamika was raised by her loving grandparents, who were military veterans and farmers by trade, whom she credits with instilling in her the importance of public service.
Families should be supported and have job security during such an important and special time. There are numerous economic and health benefits that result when parents are given adequate time off after the birth or the adoption of a new baby.