family preservation
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When Poverty Becomes a Punishment: Families Losing Children Instead of Getting Help
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,...
The Machine
Nancy Schaefer’s Warning: The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services
***The following article is reprinted in full from ParentalRights.org. It includes the research and findings of the late Senator Nancy Schaefer, whose bold voice continues to guide families today. We share it here to...
The Machine
When Blood Is Not Enough: The Silent Crisis of Kinship Being Bypassed
By Staff Writer | Families vs DHR
In a small Alabama town, a grandmother stood by her phone, waiting for a call that never came. Her daughter had just been taken into custody, and she...
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Alabama Lawmaker Pushes for Parent Rights: New Bill Demands Transparency from DHR
A New Day for Parental Rights in Alabama
In a powerful step toward justice and accountability, Alabama State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has filed a bill that would require the Department of Human Resources (DHR)...