Children's Rights Fund
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Organized in 2011, the vision of the Children's Rights Fund
(www.childrensrightsfund.org) is to secure the "best interest" of the children plus protect the rights of the children with both parents. We seek to improve the outcome with real reform for Shared Parenting. We began this mission in the State of Maryland and continue to move forward in our effort supporting other states nationwide.
We are a grassroots organization comprised of a group of advocating individuals who are dedicated and passionate towards our mission and vision. Ultimately, our "best interest" is to keep children connected with both parents equally.
Our organization helps to educate and advocate for the "best interest" of the children. We strive to bring aboard knowledgeable and experienced individuals. We also seek resources that can provide expertise, support and the necessary education, research and data components to support our cause and the best interest of the children with both parents.
"Serving children first; supporting family always."
October 1, 2014, The Children's Rights Fund with US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her chamber.
"In Memory of David L. Levy"
November 7th, 1936 - December 11th, 2014
"An Iconic Advocate and Champion for Children; A Guardian Angel for Children"!
Please follow us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Childrens-Rights-Fund-for-Maryland-CRFFM/145283962299362
https://www.facebook.com/groups/250242701764004/
The Dream Team - Round 2017: Our bill sponsor Senator C. Anthony Muse, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Former President Obama White House Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative Champion and Representative Thabiti Boone and Executive Director of Our Blended Families, Inc. Shaynel Caldwell providing powerhouse testimony in support of shared parenting laws for the State of Maryland. Check out our live testimony at www.childrensrightsfund.org
The Dream Team: Delegate Jill P. Carter, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr. and CEO of Lasers Lyn Twyman providing powerhouse testimony in support of shared parenting laws for the State of Maryland. Check out our live testimony at www.childrensrightsfund.org
The Children's Rights Fund will continue in the journey as we move forward in an effort to bring forth Shared Parenting. Coming soon our "People Plan of Action" Shared Parenting Initiative, education and developmental programs, Children's Rights Fund "Children's Book Series" and more. Please support us and get invovled. www.childrensrightsfund.org
Join the Maryland Shared Parenting Alliance!
Please support our 2017 legislation SB0905 "Legal Decison Making and Parenting Time: Shared Parenting Time for Family Equality".
Why Support the Fund?
The Children’s Rights Fund is a grassroots organization, as we continue to plant the seeds to support a strong foundation and future for our children, parents and families; we need your support and involvement. The Children’s Rights Fund advocates for shared parenting.
People are often surprised to hear that there is almost no shared parenting "joint custody" in Maryland. In Maryland, statistics show that mothers receive sole custody 5 to 1 over fathers. We do not seek to change that so that fathers receive sole custody. Rather, we favor shared parenting, so that children of separated, divorced, and never-married parents have frequent and continuing contact with approximately equal access time to both their moms and dads. The latest research clearly shows that a shared parenting arrangement is best for children in every measurable way. Shared parenting arrangements also decrease conflict and increase cooperation between the parents.
As we continue to work on our shared parenting initiative, we have chosen to remove terms like “custody” and “visitation” as we focus on "legal decision making" and “parenting time”. We recommend a ‘definition’ of “parenting time” that would ensure a shared amount of time between the child and the parent on a year-round basis. This is a civil rights issue, which will also benefit children of same sex couples as well.
We ask that you volunteer to help us spread the word about shared parenting plus get involved by lettering your state legislators know your views. We need the support of mothers & fathers, women & men, teachers & professors, doctors & therapists, police officers, fire fighters, service workers, labor & unions, athletes & celebrities, minority groups and many more to help us spread the word. Please check us out at our website, make a contribution, and contact one of us to obtain more information on how to get involved. www.childrensrightsfund.org
Shared Parenting "A Right of Passage and Purpose" that's truly Family Equality.
(In March 2017, Legislative Session 2017: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee bill hearing for SB0905 "Legal Decision and Parenting Time: Shared Parenting Time for Family Equality Act". CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Senator C. Anthony Muse, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., Executive Director of Our Blended Families, Inc. Shaynel Caldwell, Former President Obama White House Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative Champion and Representative Thabiti Boone and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Jeffery Diggs, Sr.
(In March 2016, Chief of Staff of CRF David Grogan, Co-Founder & Executive Director of CRF David W. Smith Sr., Delegate Jill P. Carter, Executive Director of Center of Urban Families Joe Jones, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Educator Tammy Foyles, Community Leader Nick Charles & his son Nick Jr.)
(In March 2016, Anthony Fludd, Sr. & his son Andrew Fludd, David Djajaputra, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Aaron Bates, Community Leader Nick Charles & his son Nick Jr. and CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone.)
(In March 2016, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Chief of Staff of CRF David Grogan, Senator C. Anthony Muse, Andrew Fludd, Anthony Fludd, Sr., Educator Tammy Foyles, David Djajaputra and Niyati of FCLU4MD.)
(In February 2014, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders with our special guests; lobbyist Darrell Carrington, Delegate Jill P. Carter, Delegate Will Campos and the Colours Program students.)
(In April 2013, the bill signing with Governor Martin O'Malley for our HB687 "Commission on Child Custody Decision Making".)
(In April 2013, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders with Delegate Jill P. Carter, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone and Christopher Williams.)
(In 2011, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders & Co-Directors David L. Levy and David W. Smith, Sr. with Prince Georges County, County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.)
"Just because two parents can't hold hands or get along, doesn't mean that a child shouldn't be able to hold the hands of both parents equally!" - David W. Smith Sr. 2012
Shared Parenting: "parent" starts with "par" meaning "equal or even" which also is a root for parallel; so parents should have parallel "equal" roles, responsibilities and time with their child. - David W. Smith Sr. 2015
(www.childrensrightsfund.org) is to secure the "best interest" of the children plus protect the rights of the children with both parents. We seek to improve the outcome with real reform for Shared Parenting. We began this mission in the State of Maryland and continue to move forward in our effort supporting other states nationwide.
We are a grassroots organization comprised of a group of advocating individuals who are dedicated and passionate towards our mission and vision. Ultimately, our "best interest" is to keep children connected with both parents equally.
Our organization helps to educate and advocate for the "best interest" of the children. We strive to bring aboard knowledgeable and experienced individuals. We also seek resources that can provide expertise, support and the necessary education, research and data components to support our cause and the best interest of the children with both parents.
"Serving children first; supporting family always."
October 1, 2014, The Children's Rights Fund with US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her chamber."In Memory of David L. Levy"
November 7th, 1936 - December 11th, 2014
"An Iconic Advocate and Champion for Children; A Guardian Angel for Children"! Please follow us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Childrens-Rights-Fund-for-Maryland-CRFFM/145283962299362
https://www.facebook.com/groups/250242701764004/
The Dream Team - Round 2017: Our bill sponsor Senator C. Anthony Muse, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Former President Obama White House Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative Champion and Representative Thabiti Boone and Executive Director of Our Blended Families, Inc. Shaynel Caldwell providing powerhouse testimony in support of shared parenting laws for the State of Maryland. Check out our live testimony at www.childrensrightsfund.org The Dream Team: Delegate Jill P. Carter, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr. and CEO of Lasers Lyn Twyman providing powerhouse testimony in support of shared parenting laws for the State of Maryland. Check out our live testimony at www.childrensrightsfund.org The Children's Rights Fund will continue in the journey as we move forward in an effort to bring forth Shared Parenting. Coming soon our "People Plan of Action" Shared Parenting Initiative, education and developmental programs, Children's Rights Fund "Children's Book Series" and more. Please support us and get invovled. www.childrensrightsfund.org
Join the Maryland Shared Parenting Alliance!
Please support our 2017 legislation SB0905 "Legal Decison Making and Parenting Time: Shared Parenting Time for Family Equality".
Why Support the Fund?
The Children’s Rights Fund is a grassroots organization, as we continue to plant the seeds to support a strong foundation and future for our children, parents and families; we need your support and involvement. The Children’s Rights Fund advocates for shared parenting.
People are often surprised to hear that there is almost no shared parenting "joint custody" in Maryland. In Maryland, statistics show that mothers receive sole custody 5 to 1 over fathers. We do not seek to change that so that fathers receive sole custody. Rather, we favor shared parenting, so that children of separated, divorced, and never-married parents have frequent and continuing contact with approximately equal access time to both their moms and dads. The latest research clearly shows that a shared parenting arrangement is best for children in every measurable way. Shared parenting arrangements also decrease conflict and increase cooperation between the parents.
As we continue to work on our shared parenting initiative, we have chosen to remove terms like “custody” and “visitation” as we focus on "legal decision making" and “parenting time”. We recommend a ‘definition’ of “parenting time” that would ensure a shared amount of time between the child and the parent on a year-round basis. This is a civil rights issue, which will also benefit children of same sex couples as well.
We ask that you volunteer to help us spread the word about shared parenting plus get involved by lettering your state legislators know your views. We need the support of mothers & fathers, women & men, teachers & professors, doctors & therapists, police officers, fire fighters, service workers, labor & unions, athletes & celebrities, minority groups and many more to help us spread the word. Please check us out at our website, make a contribution, and contact one of us to obtain more information on how to get involved. www.childrensrightsfund.org
Shared Parenting "A Right of Passage and Purpose" that's truly Family Equality.
(In March 2017, Legislative Session 2017: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee bill hearing for SB0905 "Legal Decision and Parenting Time: Shared Parenting Time for Family Equality Act". CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Senator C. Anthony Muse, Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., Executive Director of Our Blended Families, Inc. Shaynel Caldwell, Former President Obama White House Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative Champion and Representative Thabiti Boone and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Jeffery Diggs, Sr. (In March 2016, Chief of Staff of CRF David Grogan, Co-Founder & Executive Director of CRF David W. Smith Sr., Delegate Jill P. Carter, Executive Director of Center of Urban Families Joe Jones, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone, Educator Tammy Foyles, Community Leader Nick Charles & his son Nick Jr.) (In March 2016, Anthony Fludd, Sr. & his son Andrew Fludd, David Djajaputra, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Aaron Bates, Community Leader Nick Charles & his son Nick Jr. and CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone.) (In March 2016, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Children's Rights Fund David W. Smith Sr., Chief of Staff of CRF David Grogan, Senator C. Anthony Muse, Andrew Fludd, Anthony Fludd, Sr., Educator Tammy Foyles, David Djajaputra and Niyati of FCLU4MD.) (In February 2014, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders with our special guests; lobbyist Darrell Carrington, Delegate Jill P. Carter, Delegate Will Campos and the Colours Program students.)(In April 2013, the bill signing with Governor Martin O'Malley for our HB687 "Commission on Child Custody Decision Making".)(In April 2013, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders with Delegate Jill P. Carter, CEO of the 100 Fathers, Inc. Franklyn Malone and Christopher Williams.)(In 2011, the Children's Rights Fund Co-Founders & Co-Directors David L. Levy and David W. Smith, Sr. with Prince Georges County, County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.)"Just because two parents can't hold hands or get along, doesn't mean that a child shouldn't be able to hold the hands of both parents equally!" - David W. Smith Sr. 2012
Shared Parenting: "parent" starts with "par" meaning "equal or even" which also is a root for parallel; so parents should have parallel "equal" roles, responsibilities and time with their child. - David W. Smith Sr. 2015
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