What to do when Congress is in Recess from Parental Rights Org.

Many don't realize how difficult it is to get a bill approved in congress. Here are some thoughts when congress is in Recess.

BTW, it cost 100 Million/Week to Run Congress. So I ask EVERYONE:

Did your get your money's worth this week???

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Granpa Chuck
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August 27, 2013

Recess Recap

The August Recess – that period when senators and members of Congress return to their state (or district) to be available to their constituents – is winding down. This is the last week of the recess for many, who will then take next week off completely. Congress reconvenes in Washington, D.C., on September 9.

So, how is it going?

We asked you to set up visits with your lawmakers and urge your congressman to support the Parental Rights Amendment, while urging your senators to oppose the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. And while we have no way of knowing how many of you accepted the challenge, we did hear from several of you throughout the month.

Here is what several parental rights champions have had to say:

“I called [the local] office and they said a lot: That just because [my congressman] hasn’t signed on doesn’t mean he would vote ‘no.’ When I did not accept that as a reason, she said that there are over 5,000 pieces of legislation introduced and that he can’t sign on to all of them or he would lose track. When again I did not accept that (discussed how the Parental Rights Amendment is a priority and that so many others have signed on, etc.), she said that…I should call the DC office. Then I called the DC office….” (emphasis added; you have to love that tenacity!)

-- Desiree in the Southwest

“I’ve been trying to get a response from Rep. L____’s office for a while now and finally got one today! He already knew about the amendment and didn’t think it would be a problem to sign on as co-sponsor, but will have to wait until after Labor Day when they all get back to D.C. to do it. YEEEHAAAAWWWW!!!”

-- Gwen in the Midwest

(Note: One cannot officially sign on as a cosponsor until they can add their name with the Clerk of the House once Congress is back in session.)

“I just called my Congressman’s office and spoke with Chad. I asked him if he knew if the congressman was familiar with the resolution. He said, ‘Actually I have had a number of calls on the issue so far today, and yes, the congressman was familiar with it.’”

-- Karen on the West Coast

“I spoke with Congressman King’s staff and they said he is signing on today!”

-- Barb in the Midwest

(Rep. Steve King of Iowa became the 63rd cosponsor by contacting Rep. Meadows on August 8, but this is still not yet official with the Clerk.)

Action Items

There is still time to accept the challenge! Simply locate your local congressional office, call for an appointment to see your congressman or his staff, and urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It is HJRes 50 in the U.S. House.

You can find your congressman’s page by clicking on your state at parentalrights.org/states, then clicking on “website” next to your representative.

You also have a week left to contact your senators and urge them to oppose ratification of the CRPD, a treaty that threatens American sovereignty and the parental rights of those whose children have disabilities. For 15 Critical Issues with this treaty, click here.

You can also find a step-by-step how-to for making visits here.

Finally, remember that today is Michael Farris’s birthday, and the last chance (through 11 a.m. tomorrow) to add your name to his birthday card by donating to ParentalRights.org.

Thank you for standing with us – to protect children by empowering parents – by calling or visiting your lawmakers today!

Sincerely,

Michael Ramey
Director of Communications & Research

Parental Rights Amendment on Freedom Talk Radio, Aug. 27, 3PM EST

For our Family Team:

As an FYI, may want to listen in tomorrow? Mamabear and I will be discussing this issue with the theme:

Parental Rights Amendment: Does Everyone feel this is a Good Idea?

Here is the Link to this show>> http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedom-talk-radio-2013/2013/08/27/freedom-talk-radio-with-marilyn-harrison

Three main topics will be discussed, since they are related to the issue of Parental Rights:

1.   Development of the Parental Rights Amendment

2.   Issues that face our families in the UN

3.   States that have developed statutes similar or NOT to the Parental Rights Amendment

We will also have a Special Guest from HSLDA.

Also: Feel Free to Download "Our Notes of Research and Questions" of this very Complex issue.
It should be a concern for ALL Parents, Children, and Relatives and/or Close Friends of the Families in Our Nation. DownLoad Now

Finally, for Additional Information, Check out Our Freedom Talk web page on the nfpcar web site for more information on this show and past shows>> http://nfpcar.org/FPLS/Freedom_Talk/index.htm

·        Gotta be honest with everyone, but an underlying question, always comes to mind.. ie
As a country, why did our legal system feel it was necessary, under the philosophy of “Paren Patriae”, that it would be beneficial for the care a welfare of our families?

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
GranPa Chuck
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15 Critical Issues with the CRPD: ParentalRights.org

We will be discussing this, PLUS much, much more with a special guest and your Host, Marilyn Harrison (mamabear) and co-host, Granpa Chuck on our next Freedom Talk Radio Show, Aug. 27th, 3PM EST. Check back later at this link for Further Details>>> http://nfpcar.org/FPLS/Freedom_Talk/index.htm

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August 20, 2013

15 Critical Issues with the CRPD

ParentalRights.org, in collaboration with our allies at Home School Legal Defense Association, is proud to introduce 15 Critical Issues with the CRPD, our latest scholarship concerning the dangers of the proposed disability treaty that would threaten American civil rights.

Proponents of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) have been promising a second attempt at its ratification since we defeated their first effort in December, 2012. Current rumors hint at its arrival in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in as little as 3 weeks.

But like the thousands of you reaching out to Senators and urging them to oppose ratification, we have not been idle. ParentalRights.org, HSLDA, and other valuable allies in this fight have been working non-stop behind the scenes so that when the treaty returns, we will be ready. 15 Critical Issues represents one small part of that hidden work.

Please take a few minutes today to look it over and familiarize yourself with the concerns raised by this treaty. Share it with your family and friends – especially those who deal with disabilities, or whose children have disabilities.

Then, print out a copy and share it with your senators. If you haven’t already scheduled a visit with them yet, you still have two weeks left. Here’s how you can set that up, step by step.

Thank you for standing with us to protect the right of parents whose children have disabilities to make educational, medical, and other vital decisions for their precious families.

Sincerely,

Michael Ramey
Director of Communications & Research

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Don't miss it!! Gregory Hession on Freedom Talk Radio

 

Marilyn (mamabear) Foster Parents Legal Solutions & Bob, Freedom Talk Radio
with co-host GranPa Chuck
Every Tues. starting at 12 noon AZ time.(3PM EST)
  The Call In number is 347-677-0812 for US&Canada & for the rest of the world 001 347-677-0812 
Be that One Small Voice that may make a World of Difference
Check Out Contacts, Fav Web sites, etc. from Marilyn and Bob
Suggested Thoughts to Discuss ~ Next Episodes ~ In Case You Missed it-Archive
(Note: To return to this information, all ya need to remember is nfpcar.org and follow the links)
Call in on our next show:
Gregory Hession: Lawyer &
web site publisher of "Mass Outrage"

"Asserting the rights of families & children" Aug. 20, 2013
Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedom-talk-radio-2013/2013/08/20/freedom-talk-radio-with-marilyn-harrison

Gregory A. Hession, JD has been an attorney in Massachusetts since 1993, specializing in family, juvenile, and constitutional law.Fighting tyranny is emotionally painful for the client and the attorney, and not always successful. Attorney Hession's approach is personal, since he has a great affinity for the struggles of his clients against arbitrary government power.

Video- "The Iron Triangle of Family Law"
Greg Hession
Posted on YouTube Jul 20, 2012 JBS Council Dinner in Albany, NY on October 8, 2011
Mr Hession describes the assault of family law upon our society.
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Hopefully, on the radio show, we can have callers from many countries, since, as stated:

" ..Now not just a U. S. problem but one that is

hitting many countries across the globe.."
Please join us

Help us keep the show going, we need all the call in lines lit up........CPS is an important topic and we are dealing with many countries listening to America's ideas in dealing with CPS......it is now a global problem.  Let's show them we care. 

Call in number 347-677-0812

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Grandparents Pass the Word about this Strategy Meeting

IMPORTANT STRATEGY meeting SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013 in Raleigh, NC
from 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.
REVISED SCHEDULE

These individuals listed below will be assisting us in our pursuit of legislation entitling North Carolina's children to have access to ALL of their extended family. We urge you to attend this important meeting! The support of many is needed for the success and attainment of this State goal. Several NC Legislators have been invited to this meeting as well.

We also are inviting those of you in other states across our nation who are working toward these same goals to join us on our conference line. For additional details and to confirm your attendance, email us at: FamilyAccessinNC@aol.com.

In case you may not be able to join us for the whole meeting, the schedule of speakers is as follows:

1:15 PM- Elaine Cobb, Founder of Grandparents' Rights in North Carolina and Co-Founder Family Access in North Carolina welcomes everyone

1:30 PM-Bobby Rudolph, Chairman Grandparents' Rights of Washington State (GROWS) will be speaking to us about Granville V. Troxel and working to get the law overturned and what is going on in Washington state with GROWS

2:00 PM-Vickijo Letchworth AGA- Florida will speak to us on the alienation of our children and the abuse regarding this

2:15 PM- Carol Golly LCSW, RPT-S Licensed Clinical Social Worker Registered Play Therapy Supervisor who will speak to us on grandchildren's abuse

2:30 PM- Gary Troutman-AGA North Carolina will speaking to us about AGA and also case law here in North Carolina regarding visitation and custody of our grandchildren

2:45 PM-John Schafer, Founder and Executive Director of Grandparents Rights Association of the United States and South Carolina will speak to us about the victory they just received in South Carolina. John led the way there and will be providing much information on how they were successful

3:45 PM- Final questions (you may ask questions to each speaker at the end of there allotted time) and closing

4:00 PM- Meeting adjourns

  Also Join Marilyn Harrison on Freedom Talk Radio, Aug. 13 with special Guest, John Schaefer, a speaker in the Strategy Meeting. Check it Out

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

July Publications from Child Welfare Information Gateway

With ALL these Publications One would think there would be
Positive Changes?

August 01, 2013	Administration / Child Welfare Systems
	Dear My Child Welfare Librarian Subscriber, Below is a list of new publications that were added to Child Welfare Information Gateway Library in July Title: Evaluating Service Delivery of an Aftercare Model for School-Aged Youths Departing Residential Care. Author(s): Trout, Alexandra L.;Jansz, Chrystal.;Epstein, Michael H.;Tyler, Patrick. Published: 2013 Journal Name: Journal of Public Child Welfare v. 7, 2, March-April 2013, p. 142-153 Available from: Routledge -- Taylor and Francis Group Abstract: Much is known about the services youths receive when placed in residential care, yet services in aftercare remain poorly defined. We describe a method of ... Title: The Children's Bureau's Influence on the Social Work Curriculum: One State's Experience (Chapter 7 in Women and Children First: The Contribution of the Children's Bureau to Social Work Education). Author(s): Grossman, Bart.;Clark, Sherrill. Published: 2013 Available from: Council on Social Work Education Abstract: This chapter explains how the Children's Bureau supported a process in the early 1990s that significantly altered the focus of social work education in the ... Title: Child Welfare Research: The Neglected Mandate (Chapter 10 in Women and Children First: The Contribution of the Children's Bureau to Social Work Education). Author(s): Collins-Camargo, Crystal. Published: 2013 Available from: Council on Social Work Education Abstract: This chapter begins by explaining how the Children's Bureau has relinquished its internal research capacity and fulfilled its research mission through contracting and grants to ... Title: Children's Rights and Distributive Justice in Maternal and Child Health (Chapter 1 in Maternal and Child Health: Programs, Problems, and Policy in Public Health. 3rd Ed.) Author(s): Margolis, Lewis.;Kotch, Jonathan B. Published: 2013 Available from: Jones and Bartlett Publishers Abstract: This chapter explores ethical principles underlying maternal and child health (MCH) and relates those principles to advocacy for services on behalf of mothers and children. ... Title: Tracing the Historical Foundations of Maternal and Child Health to Contemporary Times (Chapter 2 in Maternal and Child Health: Programs, Problems, and Policy in Public Health. 3rd Ed.) Author(s): Margolis, Lewis.;Kotch, Jonathan B. Published: 2013 Available from: Jones and Bartlett Publishers Abstract: This chapter begins by reviewing the origins of local, State, and federal participation in health care for mothers and children. Next, the discussion focuses on ... To view all 143 publications and their detail click here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/cwlibrarian/index_act.cfm?topicId=2&pubMonth=07&pubYear=2013 You can make changes to your subscription here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/subscribe/subscribe_login.cfm Received this email message from a colleague and want to subscribe? Click here Sincerely, Staff of Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/) A Service of the Children's Bureau, US DHHS

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org