Parental Rights News

There is a growing contest between government and families regarding who should be the primary decision maker for children. Scroll below for news items, and subscribe to our newsletters for updates, as we continue to monitor the news and share key stories and research.

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A Bridge Across the Aisle for Families

PRF President Michael Ramey with Think of Us CEO Sixto Cancel in Ft. Worth, Texas, on Dec. 3, 2025. Last…

Thank you for your support!

Thank you so much for your generosity this Giving Tuesday. Your investment has positioned us to continue our work and…

Today is Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, and families across the country are coming together to strengthen parental rights. This is one of…

"Quick Takes" on Parental Rights News

Thanks to the partnership of concerned parents like you, we are able to monitor the news for issues that could affect parental rights. Here are some "quick takes" on news items. Please also see our news sections arranged by category: medical child abuse, disabilities, and child abuse prevention.

Charlie Guard: Do Parents or Judges Decide?

The United Kingdom’s highest court has determined it was in Charlie Gard’s “best interest” for his parents to give up…

Medical Child Abuse: Sean’s Story

Gary and Nancy took their nine-month-old son, Sean, into his “regular pediatrician’s office” (p. 25) because he seemed to be…

Medical Child Abuse: Justin’s Story

Imagine taking your 35-day-old infant, who had been ill since birth and under medical care, into the hospital due to…