

These are the stories that inspire our mission.
When loving parents face broken systems, legal threats, and unjust separation, Family Freedom Project steps in to help make things right. These families remind us why our fight matters and what’s possible when we stand together.
When loving parents face broken systems, legal threats, and unjust separation, Family Freedom Project steps in to help make things right.

Lott Family
JD and Britney were facing a CPS deadline just hours away, all because of false reports from an online hate group. We launched a rapid legal response, stopped the threat in its tracks, and helped protect the Lott family from malicious attacks. read more

Boatright Family
Newborn Evelyn was taken from her parents after a rushed abuse diagnosis — without a full medical review or legal due process. We helped launch a campaign, exposed the truth behind her removal, and fought to bring Evelyn home to her family. read more

Clay Family
Chris was told he had to share custody of his daughter with someone who simply wanted her, not a relative. We helped take his case to the Texas Supreme Court. Chris and Ann are finally back where they belong, together. read more

Tutt Family
Their children were taken without warning. There was no abuse, no neglect, just a system that failed them. We stood with the Tutts through years of legal battles to reunite their family and hold CPS accountable. read more

Pardo Family
CPS showed up unannounced and took 4-year-old Drake without any warning, charges, or explanation. We fought for 18 months to bring the Pardo family back together and have their names removed from the Child Abuse Registry. read more
A Broken System, a Better Future
Every day, families are torn apart by an overreaching child welfare system. But thanks to relentless advocacy, unnecessary removals are declining, and more children are staying where they belong – at home. These numbers show the progress that has been made and the work that lies ahead.
35%
1 out of every three children will be investigated by CPS before the age of 18
65%
65% of Children removed by CPS never go home to their families
30 Kids
In 2024 30 kids a day were saved from unnecessary removal
10,000 Less
After six year of advocating for top-to-bottom reform 10,000 less children a year are unnecessarily removed. That’s a 52% drop.