
OUTSIDE RESOURCES
NETWORK OF ADVOCATES, AGENCIES, & ACTIVISTS
This list of organizations, foundations, advocacy groups, websites, blogs, online communities, support groups, and others represents outside agencies and individuals who call for integrity in child abuse investigations, advocate for due process and evidence-based medicine, provide resources and information, and fight for systemic reform in the child protection system. The views expressed by these entities do not necessarily reflect the views of the Family Justice Resource Center.
The Parental Rights Foundation
Foundation
The Parental Rights Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization related to ParentalRights.org. The Foundation focuses on educating policymakers and the general public in order to raise awareness of these issues. They also publish and review academic research papers and submit amicus briefs in individual court cases in defense of parental rights.
United Family Advocates
Organization
Bipartisan Advocates United to Keep Families Together–Policy Solutions Designed to Support, Not Separate, Families
United Family Advocates is a bipartisan coalition of child and family advocates who seek policy solutions to create a more compassionate and just approach to child welfare that focuses on supporting rather than separating families. They bring together advocates from across the political spectrum who have divergent views on many issues, but are united by our commitment to a future in which children and families find safety and support from community investment rather than government intervention.
Ascend Justice
Organization
Ascend Justice (formerly the Family Defense Center, FDC) has resources for families navigating a wrongful allegation of child abuse or neglect. Their current mission is to work toward strong communities where people have the power to navigate fair systems and overcome violence.
Mito Action
Website
MitoAction’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families living with mitochondrial disease through support, education, outreach, advocacy, clinical research initiatives and by granting wishes for children affected by mitochondrial disease.
MitoAction has assembled resources relating to medically-based allegations of child abuse.