About us
Our Mission
TAKE MORE LEAVE exists to help families afford more time at home by providing need-based financial assistance to help cover eligible household expenses during periods of unpaid or partially paid parental leave.
Why I Started TAKE MORE LEAVE
Like many working parents, I saw how difficult it can be to take time away from work after welcoming a child.
While parental leave is often available in theory, much of it is unpaid or only partially paid. For many families, that makes taking the time they need financially impossible.
Parents are often forced to return to work earlier than they planned—not because they want to, but because they can’t afford not to.
I started TAKE MORE LEAVE to help bridge that gap.
By providing financial assistance during leave, even modest grants can help families stay home longer during one of the most important moments in their lives.
Our goal is simple: to help more families afford more time at home.
—Chelsey Dudash
Founder, TAKE MORE LEAVE
Why this approach?
Even a modest grant can make the difference between returning to work early and being able to stay home longer with a newborn.
Simple structure
TAKE MORE LEAVE operates as a lean charitable initiative focused on direct support to families.