Families vs DHR Editorial There is a quiet injustice sweeping through communities that most Americans do not even know exists. It moves in silence, carried out by real people working inside a system that has...

It usually starts with a knock. No court order. No paperwork. Just a stranger at your door claiming to be from DHR, sometimes with a police officer standing nearby. They say they are just...

All across this country, families are being punished for struggling. Instead of being met with help, they’re being met with handcuffs, court dates, and case plans. When the rent is behind, the refrigerator is empty,...

Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) permanently ends the legal relationship between a parent and child. This article explains what TPR means, how it happens, and the rare legal paths that may allow a parent to appeal, challenge, or fight for restoration.

By The Parents Published September 22, 2025 Families vs DHR has launched a campaign that cannot be ignored. Rebellion Weaponized is not a slogan. It is the daily reality of families in Houston County who have...

Across Alabama, parents are told the same thing by the Department of Human Resources: “Take these services, and you’ll get your children back.” It is said as if it is a guarantee, a roadmap...

Families vs. DHR documents real families, real cases, and real accountability. Our work spans investigations, survivor testimony, policy analysis, and public records. This page serves as a central place to follow our reporting and...

As part of our Back to School Awareness Campaign, we’re providing a tool every parent needs in their back pocket: a simple letter you can send to your child’s school stating that you do...