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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) - Family Caregiving & Qualifying Exigency Leave

Toolkit for Executive Branch Agencies*


Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible state employees may request to take job-protected paid Family Caregiving and Qualifying Exigency Leave. This toolkit provides important policies and procedures, checklists, and helpful support resources for caregivers and military members and their families.

Note: For Non-Executive Branch Agencies and Elected Offices, please contact your Human Resources Representative for policy information.

Policy and Procedures


Checklists & Helpful Tools


Caregiver Support Resources


Military Support Resources


Other Lines of Coverage under PFML


Related Policies


* Executive Branch Agencies include: Agriculture, Correction, Delaware National Guard, Delaware State Housing Authority, Department of Veterans Affairs, Education, Finance, Health & Social Services, Human Resources, Labor, Natural Resources & Environmental Control, Office of Management & Budget, Safety & Homeland Security, Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, State, Technology & Information, and Transportation.