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.

Recent Parental Rights Foundation Newsletters

Check out our recent research, reports, and news stories on parental rights. Thank you for partnering with us to preserve parental rights!

BREAKING: SCOTUS Decision on Parental Rights

Today, in a significant victory for families, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of parental rights in Mahmoud v. Taylor.…

Coming Soon: Your Guide to Meeting Congress This August

This fall, Congress will take an important step to protect parental rights, with Representative Mary Miller of Illinois introducing the…

Juneteenth Means Parental Rights

As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, I’d like to remind you that true freedom involves parental rights-the…

"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.

Is Foster Care Better?

While we recognize that foster care is necessary for some children in the case of true abuse, let’s make sure…

Mother Arrested – Maryann Godboldo

Detroit resident Maryann Godboldo was arrested in 2011 after a 10-hour standoff with police and CPS who claimed she was…

No Questioning Allowed – Scott and Jody Ferris

According to HSLDA, who is representing the Ferrises, “Scott and Jody Ferris faced hostile medical staff during Jodi’s postpartum care…