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The Crime of Parenting While Poor

“A lot of what we do is say, ‘She doesn’t need that right now,’” said Stephenson. “It’s supposedly voluntary, but there’s a lot of undertone that, ‘If you don’t, we’ll be watching.’”
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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.”
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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 …
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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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