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Paid Family Leave for Fathers
If you’re a new biological father, start here to learn about Paid Family Leave (PFL). If you’re a foster care or adoptive father, visit PFL for Adoptive or Foster Parents.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for PFL benefit payments, you must have:
- Welcomed a new child into the family in the past 12 months through birth.
- Paid into State Disability Insurance (noted as "CASDI" on most paystubs) in the past 5 to 18 months.
- Not taken the maximum eight weeks of PFL in the past 12 months.
Visit Eligibility Requirements to learn more about qualifying for PFL.
Citizenship and immigration status do not affect eligibility.
San Francisco workers: Your employer may have to provide supplemental compensation to you if you’re receiving PFL bonding benefit payments. For more information, review the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance.
Apply for PFL
If you think you’re eligible for PFL, file a claim.
Manage Your Claim
If you already filed a PFL claim, learn how to manage it.