Family Benefits

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Paid Parental Leave
Being a new parent is a wonderful and exciting time. Employees have multiple leaves available to use as they embrace the joy of parenthood.
 
Depending on circumstances, employees may be eligible for:
  • 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

  • FMLA/CFRA Leave

  • Pregnancy Disability Leave

Pilot Childcare and Educational Benefits

The City offers an annual Pilot Childcare Assistance Benefit. Up to $10,000 assistance for childcare costs at eligible childcare facilities located within Palo Alto City limits. Find Childcare Resources.

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Palo Alto School District Partnership

Through a new City of Palo Alto School District partnership, City employees are eligible to apply for their children to attend Palo Alto Unified District Schools. Find Palo Alto Unified School District school information.