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January 22, 2019

It’s Time to Provide Legal Help to Families Facing Child-Welfare Probes

“We applaud Rachel Blustain’s “New Push to Provide Legal Advice to Parents Facing Abuse and Neglect Investigations,” where she adeptly and comprehensively illuminates the heart-rending predicaments faced by parents being investigated by ACS, without the benefit of legal counsel.”

August 2, 2018

Re: “Motherhood in the Age of Fear” by Kim Brooks

“Kim Brooks’s article is an important reminder of how swiftly and energetically mothers are demonized for making decisions many parents make at some point. Ms. Brooks states that this dynamic transcends race and class, but the experience for poor mothers (and fathers) of color is vastly different from that of the parents she describes.”

January 24, 2018

Commentary: Monroe County erred in turning down grant

“Monroe County has squandered a chance to promote parent engagement, better judicial decisions and family safety —they left money on the table and children at risk.”

October 31, 2025

CFR’s 2025 Annual Benefit: Honoring Legal Leaders Fighting for Justice

During CFR’s Annual Benefit, Rooted in Justice – Fighting for Families, at the Prince George Ballroom in NYC, we introduced our extraordinary honorees who have spent their lives advancing justice at home and abroad: Julissa ReynosoPartner, Winston & Strawn LLP 2025 Justice In Action Honoree Julissa Reynoso is a celebrated attorney, diplomat, and public servant …

October 31, 2025

CFR Executive Director Tehra Coles in Conversation with “Earth Mama” Writer & Director Savanah Leaf

At just 29, former Olympian Savanah Leaf has already transitioned into her second career: that of a successful film director. Leaf’s debut feature-length movie, Earth Mama, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and hit theaters this past summer. The film follows Gia (played by Tia Nomore), a Black single mother with two children in …

October 30, 2025

“With LAC’s support, I feel like I’ve been able to make a new start.”

“It was important to share another aspect of what is involved in clearing your name when you have a concurrent criminal and family court case based on false and malicious reports when clearing your name. Sharing our stories is a win-win for all; LAC, CFR and the clients we serve.”

October 30, 2025

Blog: Branded by Hope Lyzette Newton

“Knowing what I know now, as a Parent Advocate, Family Court is not about being guilty or not guilty. It is about what needs to be done to move forward.”

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Common Terms We Use

Learn more about the common terms we use at CFR and why we choose to use certain language like the family policing system instead of the child welfare system in order to accurately reflect the reality that thousands of Black and Brown families experience every day.

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