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California

With personalized planning and real-time support, we make sure you get the most paid and job-protected leave possible.

What do I qualify for?

California parental leave benefits

California offers parents incredible parental leave benefits...

Up to 60 weeks of paid leave

More than 6 months of job protection

Wage replacement up to 90%

But this is only a piece of your parental leave puzzle.

We help you connect the dots, combining state, federal, and employer benefits, so you can get the best leave possible.

Here's how it works

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Step 1

Tell us a little about yourself

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Step 2

Get the bundle that fits you

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Step 3

Take the course + meet with a consultant to build your leave plan.

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Step 4

Enjoy time with your baby (this is the best part!)

Three Ways To Get The Parental Leave You Deserve

We help you understand your benefits, avoid common mistakes, and create a plan that works for your family.

The Baby Bundle

Maximize your leave at your own pace

Just answer a few questions and we'll guide you through your unique parental leave plan.

$197

  • CA Parental Leave Video Course: Three hours of on-demand video covering pay, job protection, legal rights, and how to talk to your employer about your leave.
  • Personalized Leave Calendar: Color-coded and auto-updating. See exactly when every benefit starts and ends and when to file.
  • Email Templates: Done-for-you templates for every awkward work conversation.
  • CA Parental Leave Playbook: 50+ pages answering every question you didn't know you had, in plain English.
  • Personalized email reminders: We'll nudge you when it's time to file your claims so you don't miss a deadline. Even if you forget we exist, we won't forget about you.
  • Paid Leave Estimates: Actual estimates of what's hitting your bank account and when.
  • Access to add on 1-on-1 and small group parental leave consulting: Schedule a call whenever you need support
  • Your Hello, Bundle Dashboard: Everything above, organized and ready the moment you log in.
Get started

The CA Parental Leave Bundle

Maximize your leave with expert support

Get expert guidance along the way so you're never stuck navigating forms or making decisions on your own.

*Includes 3 live consulting calls* $397

  • BONUS: 30-minute 1-on-1 private consulting call (only included for a limited time!)
  • Two live small group consulting calls
  • Personalized email reminders: We'll nudge you when it's time to file your claims so you don't miss a deadline. Even if you forget we exist, we won't forget about you.
  • Paid Leave Estimates: Actual estimates of what's hitting your bank account and when.
  • Email Templates: Done-for-you templates for every awkward work conversation.
  • CA Parental Leave Playbook: 50+ pages answering every question you didn't know you had, in plain English.
  • Personalized Leave Calendar: Color-coded and auto-updating. See exactly when every benefit starts and ends and when to file.
  • CA Parental Leave Video Course: Three hours of on-demand video covering pay, job protection, legal rights, and how to talk to your employer about your leave.
  • Your Hello, Bundle Dashboard: Everything above, organized and ready the moment you log in.
Book your consulting call

The VIB (very important baby) Bundle

Maximize your leave with complete hand holding

Your dedicated parental leave expert helps you plan and apply for benefits every step of the way.

*Includes 6 live consulting calls*. $1,097

  • 1-on-1 private 45-minute parental leave consulting call
  • Two 30-minute 1-on-1 private consulting calls: apply to your benefits, prepping for tough conversations, review your return-to-work plan, or just make sure everything's on track
  • BONUS: 30-minute 1-on-1 private consulting call (only included for a limited time!)
  • Dedicated parental leave consultant: one of our experts manages your plan alongside you
  • Personalized Leave Calendar: Color-coded and auto-updating. See exactly when every benefit starts and ends and when to file.
  • Personalized email reminders: We'll nudge you when it's time to file your claims so you don't miss a deadline. Even if you forget we exist, we won't forget about you.
  • Paid Leave Estimates: Actual estimates of what's hitting your bank account and when.
  • Email Templates: Done-for-you templates for every awkward work conversation.
  • CA Parental Leave Playbook: 50+ pages answering every question you didn't know you had, in plain English.
  • Your Hello, Bundle Dashboard: Everything above, organized and ready the moment you log in.
Get started

California eBook

50+ pages of tips and info to supplement the video course.

California eBook

Live support

Choose your level of support based on your budget and goals.

Live support

Personalized Email Reminders

Email reminders based on your unique milestones so you never miss a leave step or application deadline.

Personalized Email Reminders

Resource Library

Checklists and email templates to guide conversations with your HR and make sure you never miss a step.

Resource Library

Video Course

Follow along with our founder, Linzay Davis, as she guides you through planning your unique parental leave plan.

Video Course

Your Calendar

Know exactly when all of your benefits begin and end.

Your Calendar

Access it all in your Hello, Bundle Hub

Access it all in your Hello, Bundle Hub
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What Hello, Bundle Parents Are Saying

Hello Bundle is an invaluable resource of information, compassion, and understanding. I would HIGHLY recommend Hello Bundle to support you in this time, especially when all you want to do is focus on your new baby.

Molly R. profile

Molly R.

Oakland, CA

Hello Bundle demystified an incredibly daunting, antiquated, and confusing process and helped me get money I was entitled to, giving me more time to enjoy with my precious babies.

Megan L. profile

Megan L.

San Francisco, CA

This was the best $397 I've spent. I have personalized support on my specific situation and it has given me the confidence to navigate this stressful time to ensure I'm taking care of myself and my baby.

Jessica R. profile

Jessica R.

Hoboken, NJ

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Average number of weeks Hello Bundle parents take for parental leave

12+

Number of parental leave programs available in the U.S. that we help you maximize

$53,204

Average paid leave for Hello, Bundle parents

Commonly Asked Questions

You've earned this. Don't leave any of it on the table.

Our step-by-step method ensures you maximize your paid and job-protected parental leave.

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