Year’s End, Children Still Waiting
Every year, institutions celebrate perceived progress in family courts and child welfare. Yet, children remain waiting for justice as processes overshadow their needs. Father & Co. commits to evidence-based reporting and accountability, focusing on the…
What 2025 Revealed About Family Courts — And What Journalism Must Do in 2026
In 2025, family courts showed increasing gaps between promises of reform and reality, highlighting issues such as evidence-based decision-making and accountability in the "best interests" standard. Moving into 2026, journalism is urged to focus on…
When Promises Meet Principles: The IVF Fight Exposing a Fault Line for Military Families
The removal of fertility treatment coverage for military families from the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act has sparked significant debate. This change affects service members relying on TRICARE for infertility treatments, as…
When the Safety Net Frays: Nebraska’s Murder-Suicide Spike Exposes a Broader Crisis
A sharp rise in murder-suicides in Nebraska during 2025 exposes what happens when domestic violence services, protection order enforcement, and mental health intervention all fall short at once—leaving families, especially children, to bear the cost.
Why Family Court Reform Can’t Keep Reporters in the Room
Family court coverage suffers due to journalists facing intense hostility from both institutions and advocates, leading to attrition. Reporting challenges, such as sealed records and backlash, discourage continued coverage. Advocates' demands for…
Trauma Is Not a Strategy: Why Family Court Reform Keeps Burning Its Own Leaders
Family court reform struggles due to trauma-driven dynamics that prioritize emotional intensity over strategic effectiveness. Pain and anger from survivors often lead to distrust, rejecting moderates or insiders who challenge views. Successful movements…
Why Family Court Reform Movements Keep Turning on Each Other
Family court reform faces significant internal strife among advocates, splitting into factions that distrust each other. Emotional trauma complicates unity, particularly around the contentious issue of parental alienation. Competing gender narratives and…
Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power
In Idaho, a debate over child welfare raises concerns about the system prioritizing family separation over protection. Critics argue that financial incentives promote removals, undermining parental rights and due process. Controversial cases like Baby…
Is 2026 the Year for Real Family Court Reform?
As 2026 approaches, the hope for sweeping family court reforms faces disappointment. The focus should shift from symbolic changes to evidence-based, state-specific reforms that prioritize child safety and confront false allegations. A pragmatic blueprint…
New Study Links Childhood Trauma to Higher ADHD Symptoms in College Students — What It Means for Families, Policy, and America’s Sons
A peer-reviewed study highlights that college students with adverse childhood experiences are more likely to show ADHD-like symptoms due to trauma, impacting their emotional regulation and self-compassion. This suggests a need for trauma-informed…