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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Huntington Beach Joins the Fight for California Children

Some thought it was all over when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1955 on July 15. That’s the…

Foundation VP William Wagner Speaks at Michigan Capitol

Though mine is the voice you get to read most of the time, I am honored and grateful to work…

Foundation Seeks to Intervene for Father on Death Row

On July 1, a Texas court set October 17 as the date for the execution of Robert Roberson, a father…

"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…