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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Homeschooling Policy and Parental Rights, with Will Estrada

In this episode, Will Estrada, Esq., Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association, joins us to discuss recent…

Minnesota Alert: Bill Would Eliminate MMR Vaccine Exemptions

A bill in Minnesota is advancing that would significantly limit parental authority over medical decisions for children. We need your…

Parental Rights in the States: Key Bills to Watch

Across the country, state legislatures are actively considering bills that affect parental rights. Below is a quick overview of a…

"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.

Arizona’s New Law

Arizona recently passed a law that limits the situations in which children can be removed from their parents without a…

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…