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Do I need a pediatrician?
Having a good doctor for your children is important. Of course, some doctors can be great when it comes to practicing medicine, yet not so

Medical Child Detention
Can a doctor in your state take custody of your child without court approval? Many states have laws granting physicians, hospitals, and other medical personnel

Member Story: From home birth to hospital to CPS report
Ryan and Kelly Kingston* were expecting their newest baby boy and Kelly wanted to have a home birth. Everything with the labor and delivery went

Help the Romeike family
Many homeschool families may remember the Romeikes, the German family who fled to the U.S. in 2008 so they could homeschool free from government persecution.

Newborn Eye Ointment and Parental Rights
Laws governing the care of newborns abound. One of these measures is the requirement that an eye ointment be administered for the prevention of infantile

Author Durenda Wilson: “This happened to our family.”
“Have you ever wondered what you would do if CPS showed up at your door? This happened to our family a little over a year

When can CPS come in my home?
When a CPS social worker knocks on your door, they normally intend to do more than just stand on your front porch. In addition to

Member Story: CPS came, then the police.
One evening, Eric and Ashley Mackenzie* were getting ready to put their three children to bed when they unexpectedly heard a knock on the door.

Mandatory Reporting Laws
She doubted the parents were neglectful, but failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect was a crime. So to play it safe, she reported