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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Urgent State Alert: New Jersey
The New Jersey Assembly’s Health Committee is taking up a bill on Monday to require every homeschooling family in the…
Facing Challenges in 2026
As we wind down another year and look toward 2026, I am struck by all that we have accomplished in…
Season’s Greetings
The staff and board of the Parental Rights Foundation wish you and your family a beautiful holiday full of warmth,…
"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.
No Multiple Opinions Allowed – Isaiah Rider
The state of Illinois took Isaiah Rider from his mother, Michelle, because she sought multiple opinions for treating her son’s…
Social Worker Removes Children – Funkhousers
A family from Clarke County, Virginia, lost custody of their two children when a Child Services Worker – with no…
Parents Jailed Over False Abuse Claim – Bornhorst and Meade
[Photo Credit: Parenting, referencing Facebook] Imagine the terror of discovering that your 7-week daughter suddenly couldn’t move her arm. You…