Parents Push Harder

Paid leave isn’t just for moms.
Dads we need your voice to pass paid leave.

Tan France spent the early days after the birth of his second son at home with his family. Now, he’s talking about why all parents should be able to make the choice that’s right for them—and why it’s time for dads to push harder for guaranteed paid paternity leave in the United States.

Shouldn’t everyone be entitled to stay at home for a short while and raise their kids, regardless of their job?

-Tan France

The research is clear: Paternity leave leads to better outcomes for baby and parent.

Hello, Congress? It’s time to pass paid leave (for non-birthing partners, too).

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84%

of US adults support federal funding for paid leave, yet 73% of private sector employees don’t have it. ^1,2,3

70%

of American fathers return to work full time, less than two weeks after their baby is born. ⁴

5%

of fathers take just two weeks of leave (that is, if they even have it).⁵

1. American University, Department of Economics. Reducing Maternal Labor Market Detachment: A Role for Paid Family Leave. 2019. 2. National Partnership for Women & Families. Voters’ Views on Paid Family + Medical Leave: Findings from a National Survey, October 2018. 3. New America. Analysis of BLS paid leave data 2023. 4. National Partnership for Women & Families. (n.d.). Fathers need paid family and medical leave. Retrieved from https://nationalpartnership.org/report/fathers-need-paid-leave/ 5. American Civil Liberties Union. (n.d.). Why fathers should join the fight for universal paid leave. Retrieved June 20, 2024, from https://www.aclu.org/news/womens-rights/why-fathers-should-join-the-fight-for-universal-paid-leave

WE NEED YOUR HELP

This election year, we can make it possible for all parents (birthing and non-birthing) to get the time and resources needed to be with their family.

We've partnered with Moms First, Chamber of Mothers, and Paid Leave for All to write the letter for you—all you have to do is press send.

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quick recap

Earlier this year, we teamed up with Naomi Osaka, tennis champion and Bobbie mom, to launch our #ParentsPushHarder campaign and create the N.O. Support grants: $580 to 50 American families—the same minimum monthly benefit guaranteed if federal paid leave passes.

11,000

The number of applications we received.

$115k

The number of dollars raised, helping over 200 families—made possible by 40+ brands and individuals who jumped in to help.

2,600

The number of Bobbie customers that wrote to their lawmakers, urging for paid leave.

“Every parent should be allowed to set their own terms when it comes to how they choose to feed their babies and how choose to return to work.” — Naomi Osaka

Thanks to the coalition of brands, partners, and individuals who joined forces with us to support more than 200 families.

And we’re not done. If you want to be part of the movement and learn how you or your company can get involved, please email bobbieforchange@hibobbie.com.