By Families vs DHR StaffPublished September 2025 Dear Families vs. Houston County DHR, I never thought disciplining my child would mean losing her to a system more dangerous than the streets. My soul is broken. The Houston...

On June 10, 2025, Lance Wright walked into a courtroom with a heart full of fear and a motion in hand. His daughter Zy’nnya was still alive then. She was uncomfortable. Guarded. There were...

By Families vs. DHR Editorial Team In courtrooms across America, there exists a belief that has been passed down through generations, codified into oaths, and echoed through marble halls. Judges are seen as the guardians...

An Indiana couple is facing charges after allegedly abusing 33 foster children over 13 years. This article explores the case—and the broader pattern of how the child welfare system often fails the very children it claims to protect.

Silent Mother's Weekend is over and our voices are back, louder and clearer than ever. In Alabama's child welfare system, families often find themselves navigating a complex web of requirements set forth by the Department...

In a post shared by a parent in the Family Forward Project, a milestone birthday was met with something far heavier than joy it was met with relief. The post read: “My oldest child turned...

In a groundbreaking move, Florida has become the first state in the nation to launch an official Office of Parental Rights. The initiative, led by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, is designed to safeguard...

Explanation: DHR must treat all individuals with respect and without discrimination. Any decisions made should be free from bias and based on factual information.​ Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.02 emphasizes providing services without...