Parental Due Process
Sunday Spotlight
Caged in Childhood: How CPS Became the New Prison
What the prison system is to adults, CPS has become to children a network of control, removal, and profit. This Spotlight exposes the truth behind America’s other incarceration crisis.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights #10: You Have the Right to Be Heard in Court Every Time
When DHR files a case involving your family, you have the constitutional and legal right to be notified of all court hearings and to be heard in each one. Whether it’s a shelter care...
The Machine
When Turning 18 Feels Like Escaping CPS: A System No Family Should Fear
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...
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights #4: Your Right to Be Notified of All Court Hearings
Explanation: You must receive timely notifications of any court hearings involving your child. This ensures you can participate and present your side.
Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.11(1)(d) emphasizes the importance of informing parents...