Paul and Carol White* were very excited about the upcoming birth of their fifth child. Since all their previous children had been born at home, they planned to do the same with this delivery. However, due to some potential complications spotted during an ultrasound, Paul and Carol changed their mind and decided to do a […]
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Member Story: I accidentally left my child at the store
A terrifying realization struck Tiffany Wheeler* after she and her children arrived home from a late afternoon shopping trip. Her three-year-old son, Mason, was not with them. Somehow, he had been left behind at the store. As soon as they realized Mason’s absence, Tiffany’s husband Nicholas called the police. The officer confirmed that Mason was […]
Testimonies from our members
Heritage Defense has been privileged to represent numerous families who have found themselves victims of an unnecessary CPS investigation. Many of these families have sent us notes about their experience with Heritage Defense. Here are just a few of the many testimonials we have received: The Welsh* family: We simply cannot put a monetary value […]
Member Story: Our neighbor reported us to CPS
When vindictive neighbors filed a false report with Child Protective Services, Steven and Rebecca Timpson found themselves facing an invasive investigation. They turned to Heritage Defense to protect their parental rights during the stressful ordeal. Steven and Rebecca Timpson had been experiencing significant problems with their neighbors for quite some time. The disagreements began several […]
Member Story: We were reported while remodeling
The unexpected knock at the door of the Striker* family home came at an already challenging time. With five children to homeschool and extensive home renovations underway, Joseph and Lisa Striker were managing multiple responsibilities. Neither of them anticipated that the woman on their doorstep would be a Child Protective Services investigator. When Joseph opened […]
Member Story: Our daughter nearly drowned
A relaxing Independence Day by the pool turned into a nightmare for the Stamford family when their two-year-old daughter Ava nearly drowned. Although Ava was saved by her mother’s quick thinking, the family’s ordeal was still not over. It had been a typical July 4th for the Stamford family.* Amelia Stamford was reading a book […]
Member Story: The doctor spoke alone with our autistic daughter
Megan Richland was tense as she left the doctor’s office after her daughter Natalie’s regular check-up. Natalie is 16 and autistic with other special needs. The doctor’s visit had not gone well. During the check-up, the doctor had asked Megan to step out while the doctor spoke with Natalie alone. Megan thought it was odd […]
Member Story: Someone saw our kids playing outside
Knock, knock, knock. That was the first sign of trouble for the Scott and Linda Purtis* family on what seemed to be a normal Thursday sunny afternoon. Scott answered the door expecting to see one of his neighbors or perhaps one of his friends at the door. Instead, a stranger was standing on the front […]
Member Story: Trans son judo fights dad
Justin and Kimberly Cleburn* were facing a very difficult time in their family. Their fifteen-year-old son Logan had just told them that he was transgender and would start identifying as a girl. Justin and Kimberly told Logan that they loved him and would care for him. They made it very clear to their son, however, […]
Member Story: CPS texted me
Lexi Moss’s* phone buzzed on the counter. She glanced at the screen. It was a text message from an unknown number. Lexi opened the message and was shocked at what she read. The message was from child protective services, and it stated that CPS had received a report about issues concerning their family. Lexi stood […]