Protecting Children by Empowering Parents

Who We Are

We are concerned parents and citizens who care about children and are concerned by how parental rights are slipping away.

Why ParentalRights.org

Children need to be raised and represented by parents who love them, not by disconnected government officials. When it comes to raising children, parents are better than the government.

Family is better than government.

Yet more and more, parental rights are not being upheld in courts.

No Family

We are working to preserve parental rights through a Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as through state and federal legislation that will protect children by empowering parents.

Family

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ParentalRights.org and The Parental Rights Foundation

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ParentalRights.org is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit political action organization. We work to pass legislation that will protect families by preserving parental rights, stop legislation that endangers those rights, and generally raise awareness of these issues in the public eye.

The Parental Rights Foundation is a related 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Foundation does not promote legislation, but instead focuses on educating policymakers and the general public in order to raise awareness of these issues. The Foundation also publishes or reviews academic research papers and occasionally submits amicus briefs in individual court cases in defense of parental rights.

Contact Us

P.O. Box 1090, Purcellville, VA 20134
540.751.1200
info@parentalrights.org

Endorsements: Why They Support the Parental Rights Amendment

Shaun Alexander, 2005 NFL MVP

Dr. Stephen M. Krason, Ph.D.

Pastor Marvin L. Winans, Sr.

ParentalRights.org Board & Staff

Ethan Demme

Ethan Demme (Board Member)

Ethan Demme is the President and CEO of Demme Learning, as well as an elected member of the board of supervisors in East Lampeter Township (Pennsylvania).

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William Estrada (President)

William began his career with HSLDA, and he has served in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In November of 2021, Will was selected by the Board of ParentalRights.org to serve as the first full-time president of ParentalRights.org and the Parental Rights Foundation.

Allison Folmar, J.D.

Allison Folmar, J.D. (Board Member)

Civil rights attorney Allison Folmar garnered international attention as she passionately fought numerous charges brought against Michigan mother Maryanne Godboldo.

Rick Green

Rick Green (Board Member)

Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host.

Don and Vickie Howe

Don Howe (Board Member) and Vickie Howe (Board Member)

Don Howe, CLU, ChFC, is a Vietnam-era veteran of the United States Air Force and the Founder and CEO of Howe Insurance Services in Caldwell, Ohio. In 2003, he and Vickie founded Shepherd’s Retreat.

Dr. Stephen M. Krason, Ph.D.

Dr. Stephen M. Krason, Ph.D. (Board Member)

Dr. Stephen M. Krason is Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies and Director of the Political Science Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has authored and edited numerous books and volumes.

James Mason

James Mason, J.D. (Chairman of the Board)

Jim Mason serves as the Chairman of the Board of ParentalRights.org while working as Vice President of Litigation and Development at the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).

Grover Norquist, M.B.A.

Grover Norquist, M.B.A. (Board Member)

For more than two decades, Grover Norquist has been one of DC’s most effective issues-management strategists.

Steve Oberlander

Steve G. Oberlander, C.P.A. (Treasurer)

Steve Oberlander has a long history of serving as Chief Financial Officer or in other accounting capacities for various organizations.

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Michael Ramey, M.Div. (President)

Michael Ramey is the Executive Director for ParentalRights.org as well as the Director of Communications & Research.

John K. Rosemond, M.S.

John K. Rosemond, M.S. (Board Member)

John Rosemond, M.S., is one of America’s most well-known and respected parenting experts.

Dr. Rodger Sayre

Dr. Rodger Sayre, M.D. (Board Member)

Rodger Sayre, M.D., FAAFP, has a busy family practice and is also a school physician. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine and member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

J. Michael Smith, J.D.

J. Michael Smith, J.D. (Board Member)

A licensed attorney in CA, DC, and VA, Michael Smith is the President and co-founder of Home School Legal Defense Association.

Paul Suarez

Paul A. Suarez, M.D. (Board Member)

Paul A. Suarez, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a father to seven—four biologically and three through international adoption from China.

Vickie Suarez

Vickie Suarez (Board Member)

Vickie served as the volunteer Pennsylvania State Coordinator for ParentalRights.org for eight years (and continues to serve in that capacity) before joining the board in 2018.

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Jim Sullivan (Board Member)

Jim Sullivan owns a consulting firm that provides education, consultation, and opportunities within the financial arena. He advises business owners throughout the United States.

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Patti Sullivan (Board Member)

Patti Sullivan has worked in organizational management, consulting, and leadership development for thirty-five years.

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William Wagner (Board Member)

William Wagner is a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Law at the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, and president of Salt and Light Global.