A shared company-wide foundation — plus the local protections in your state, country, or city — designed to meet you where you are.
Birth, adoption, fostering, surrogacy, kinship care — no policy can fully match a moment this big. So we've built a shared foundation every Twincrest parent and caregiver can count on, with flexibility, return-to-work support, and local statutory protections layered on top. If you need more, talk to your HRBP. We'll work with you.
You gave birth, adopted, or fostered. You're the primary caregiver. This leave is yours — full stop.
Eligibility: After 6 months of employment. Starts on your child's arrival date.
How to apply: Workday → Time Away → Parental Leave (submit 30+ days ahead)
Supporting your partner or co-parent is real work. Six weeks to be fully present.
Eligibility: After 6 months of employment.
How to apply: Workday → Time Away → Secondary Caregiver Leave
Pregnancy is not always smooth. This leave covers you before your due date, no questions asked.
Eligibility: Recommended by a healthcare provider. Runs concurrently with FMLA where applicable.
How to apply: Workday → Time Away → Pregnancy Disability
Caring for a parent. A spouse. A child with a serious health condition. This leave sees you.
Eligibility: Any full-time employee. Contact your HRBP.
How to apply: Workday → Time Away → Family Caregiver Leave
Grief is not a policy exception. It's something we built in.
Eligibility: All employees, any tenure. No paperwork, no explanation required.
How to apply: Contact hrbp@twincrest.org confidentially
| Policy | Duration | Paid? | Eligible from | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Caregiver Leave | 16 weeks | ✅ Fully paid | 6 months tenure | Birth / adoption / foster primary |
| Secondary Caregiver Leave | 6 weeks | ✅ Fully paid | 6 months tenure | Co-parent / partner |
| Pregnancy Disability Leave | Up to 4 weeks | ✅ Fully paid | Any | Pregnant employees |
| Family Caregiver Leave | 4 weeks/year | ✅ Fully paid | Any | Caregivers |
| Pregnancy & Infant Loss | 2 weeks | ✅ Fully paid | Any | All |
| FMLA | Up to 12 weeks | ❌ Unpaid | 12 months / 1,250 hrs | All qualifying |
Returning after 16 weeks felt completely overwhelming. I sat in my car for 10 minutes before walking in. My buddy had texted me the night before just to say "I'm thinking of you." That one message made all the difference.
"We adopted internationally and the process was a lot. What I didn't expect was how much HR walked us through every step. I never felt like a number."
"I'm caring for my toddler and my mom. Two years ago I almost left because I didn't think Twincrest got it. Finding this community changed everything."
"Month 3 back: Soft Landing is real. Being at 60% felt weird at first. By week 3, I was so glad I didn't jump to 100. Ask for it. It's there."
A timeline of the moments that matter — before, during, and after.
Everything you need to do, in order, with checkboxes.
We designed it to feel that way — in a good way.
A phased return program built into your leave. Not about easing you in slowly — about giving you permission to find your footing.
| Stage | Schedule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | 60% capacity | Remote-first · No meetings before 10am · You set the pace |
| Weeks 3–4 | 80% capacity | Flexible schedule · Weekly manager check-in |
| Month 2 | 90–100% | Full capacity, ongoing flex on request |
| Ongoing | Full capacity | Leave it better than you found it 💙 |
Your first call for anything policy, paperwork, or process.
A colleague who came back in the last 12 months. Intro at week 14 of leave.
HR sends your manager a prep guide before you return. They'll show up ready.
We partner with Bright Horizons to cover last-minute childcare and elder care — in-home or center-based, wherever you are.
A caregiver comes to you. ~$10/hr co-pay.
Drop-in at a Bright Horizons center. $25/day co-pay.
Backup care isn't just for kids. ~$10/hr for adult dependents.
Even if you don't need it today.
| Care type | Your co-pay | Twincrest covers |
|---|---|---|
| In-home childcare | ~$10 / hour | Up to $100 / day |
| Center-based childcare | $25 / day | Full daily rate |
| In-home elder/adult care | ~$10 / hour | Up to $100 / day |
Private, fully equipped, always available.
Room 104 · Level 1, near elevator bank A · Mon–Fri 7am–7pm
Room 212 · Level 2, east wing · Mon–Fri 7am–7pm
$200 one-time equipment stipend + $50/month shipping reimbursement for milk storage.
847 members. Real talk, real tips, and the occasional baby photo. The most active channel at Twincrest.
Open in Slack →First Thursday of every month. 12–1pm PT. No agenda. Just a Zoom and good people.
Join next meetup →Match with a colleague 6–12 months ahead of you. Usually matched within 1 week.
Find a mentor →"You don't have to figure this out alone. That's the whole point."
— Benefits Team, Twincrest
Returning after 16 weeks felt completely overwhelming. I sat in my car for 10 minutes before walking in. My buddy had texted me the night before just to say 'I'm thinking of you.' That one message made all the difference. If you're heading back soon — you're going to be okay. 💜
We adopted internationally and the process was a lot. What I didn't expect was how much HR walked us through every step. From paperwork to leave timing to a check-in at week 8. I never felt like a number.
I'm a sandwich caregiver — toddler at home, mom in assisted living. Two years ago I almost left because I didn't think Twincrest got it. Finding this community changed everything. You're allowed to need both.
Create your Bright Horizons account NOW before you need it. You don't want to set one up at 7am when daycare just called.
Has anyone used the milk shipping reimbursement? Going back next month and wondering if it's worth setting up.
Month 3: Soft Landing is real. 60% felt weird at first. By week 3, so glad I didn't jump to 100.
The Nest in Building B is amazing. Pump is brand new. Book early on Mondays.
Backup care days increased to 10 per family for 2025. Already updated in Bright Horizons. 🎉
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