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Annastasia, a Starbucks Canada store manager, knew from a young age that they wanted to be a mom. In 2014, at 18 years old, Annastasia’s partner encouraged them to go to a local job fair where Starbucks was taking applications. Little did Annastasia know that landing that first job at Starbucks would be a critical first step toward realizing their dream of parenthood.&nbsp;

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Like many younger people today, Annastasia’s awareness of potential fertility challenges was stronger than previous generations – and having an employer that offered fertility benefits could help to make that dream a reality. It’s <a href="https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/5111-how-much-do-canadian-families-spend-raising-child" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more expensive than ever</a> for parents to raise a child in Canada today. And for those facing fertility challenges at the outset, the costs can be astronomical: between consultations, testing, and procedures, the average cost of just one round of IVF treatment, for example, is now upwards of $25,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fortunately for Annastasia, being a Starbucks partner (employee) meant they would have access to robust fertility benefits that would ultimately help in that journey. And after more than a year of fertility testing and treatment, in 2022 Annastasia and their partner welcomed their new baby into the world – and they couldn’t be happier!&nbsp;

About Starbucks Canada Family Expansion and Fertility Benefits

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As part of its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/press/2023/starbucks-canada-raises-the-bar-with-industry-leading-benefits-and-additional-investments-to-further-enhance-the-retail-partner-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">overall total rewards program</a>, Starbucks Canada offers all benefits-eligible partners – whether salaried or retail hourly who work a minimum of 20 hours per week:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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For more information about the benefits Starbucks Canada offers, visit <a href="https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucksbenefits.ca</a>.&nbsp;

Read more about how Starbucks supports Starbucks support for 2SLGBTQI+ partners and communities <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2024/starbucks-support-for-2slgbtqi-partners-and-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;

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How Starbucks Benefits Helped Annastasia Realize Their Dream of Becoming a Mom 

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How Starbucks Benefits Helped Annastasia Realize Their Dream of Becoming a Mom