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In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims

By Elly Yu, LAist, KFF Health News · October 28, 2026

The U.S. has no law guaranteeing paid parental leave. But in states with their own programs, more dads are using the benefit, surpassing moms in some states. The growth in popularity comes as Americans increasingly say raising children is unaffordable.

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In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims

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