Before Mayer, Yahoo's policy included disability and maternity benefits that were in line with California's regulations (six weeks), but provided no paternity leave. In April 2013, Yahoo extended its parental-leave policy to offer 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 8 weeks of paid time off to fathers and parents of foster, adopted, or surrogate children. Yahoo's Director of Global Benefits Joe Gracey said this time can be taken anytime within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement. In addition, Yahoo offers $500 for baby-related expenses, and $5,000 towards adoption. In its larger locations, the company holds periodic "new child showers" with food, games, and decorations for people who have had a child, are expecting, or are thinking of having one. At these events, Yahoo's benefits teams provides more information about all the various programs and policies.