Justice for Teylor Bring him Home

Justice for Teylor

Renee and her son Teylor need your help. It has been over 930 days since Teylor woke up, went to school, and never returned to his safe, loving home. At just 11 years old, Teylor, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was sent to live in a coercive environment by the family court system—a system that prioritizes money over the best interests of children.

Background

Renee and Teylor’s father separated 11 years ago. After a lengthy court battle, Renee was awarded sole legal and physical custody of Teylor in 2017 to secure the medical, educational, and therapeutic services he needed for his Autism Spectrum Disorder, services his father had denied.This custody decision was critical due to documented domestic violence during the marriage and the father’s refusal to acknowledge Teylor’s disability or provide the necessary care. Under Renee’s care, Teylor thrived with IEP supports, therapies, Regional Center services, SSI, and IHSS, all while surrounded by his family, friends, and loving home.

In 2022, Teylor’s father filed for sole custody, accusing Renee of “parental alienation” and fabricating his diagnosis. Despite overwhelming evidence from 18 experts supporting Teylor’s federally recognized disability, the family court removed Teylor from his mother.

Since then, Teylor’s life has been turned upside down. He has lost access to ABA therapy, social skills training, IEP and Regional Center supports—services that are essential for his development. He has been cut off from everything familiar and comforting: his mother, his loving family, best friends, birthday parties, family gatherings, and even his pet.

Once thriving in a supportive and structured environment, Teylor now struggles in isolation. His medical, educational, and therapeutic records reflect this heartbreaking decline. Instead of providing the supports he needs, the family court system has stripped Teylor of the majority of his services and replaced them with harmful court-mandated therapies—practices that are now banned under Piqui’s Law.

As recently as October 22, 2024, in a court hearing, Renee lost the ability to have contact with Teylor. His own attorney dismissed his disability, stating: “I just want him to be normal, and getting him services makes him disabled.”

Why We Need Your Help

Renee is fighting tirelessly for her son’s health and safety in family court, while also pursuing an appeal at the state level and a federal lawsuit to restore Teylor’s services. Years of litigation have depleted her resources and forced her into bankruptcy, while Teylor’s father’s household income is three times hers. Despite representing herself to save on attorney’s fees, Renee still faces mounting court costs, including transcript fees, filing fees, and other legal expenses.

The Goal

Our goal is to raise $5,000 to help cover these costs and secure justice for Teylor. Every dollar will go directly toward legal expenses, allowing Renee to present a strong case to bring Teylor home and restore his critical services.

Urgency

Time is critical. Renee has had no contact with Teylor for over 40 days. The state appeal is due December 23, 2024, and a pivotal family court hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2025. Without immediate financial support, Renee risks losing custody permanently, and Teylor will face further loss of the services and connections he needs to thrive.

Impact

Your donation will directly impact Teylor’s future, helping to:

File appeals and necessary legal documents.

Advocate for Teylor’s federally protected services.

Work toward reuniting Teylor with the nurturing, safe environment he needs to succeed.

Full custody will allow Renee to provide the stability and care Teylor needs as he navigates high school and transitions to adulthood.

Call to Action

Please consider donating and sharing this campaign. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to securing Teylor’s safety, happiness, and future. If you can not afford to give, then please share this campaign with others.

Thank You

Thank you for reading Teylor and Renee’s story and supporting this cause. Your generosity can make a profound difference in Teylor’s life. Together, we can help secure his future and happiness.

Thank you for standing with Teylor and Renee during this challenging time.