·State program
Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave (Healthy Delaware Families Act)
Delaware's Paid Family and Medical Leave program, created by the Healthy Delaware Families Act, provides paid, job-protected leave for eligible workers to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, manage their own serious health condition, or address military exigencies. Benefits launched January 1, 2026. Employer-funded with optional employee cost-sharing.
What it offers
Up to 12 weeks per year for parental leave (bonding with a new child) and up to 6 weeks every 24 months for medical leave, family caregiving leave, or military-related leave. Pays 80% of the employee's average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $900 per week in 2026. Employers with 10-24 employees are required to provide parental leave only; employers with 25+ employees must provide the full program. Includes job protection.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the person receiving care live in Delaware?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?