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!
Victories! Yet Danger Looms
This week has seen parental rights victories in three states. But we’re also watching closely as a battle in Illinois…
Arrested for Valuing Her Son’s Independence, with Brittany Patterson and David DeLugas
Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! Our latest episode features Brittany Patterson, a Georgia mother who made headlines when she was…
You’re Invited: Rally in Tallahassee March 26
The United States Council on Domestic Relations, Children’s Health Defense, and other organizations are hosting a legislative rally day at…
"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…