It's Official: The State Owns Your Children and Can Do Anything They Want With Them

We're in a courtroom. You and millions of other parents sit at the defense table arguing that parents, by the authority of God, have the right to make decisions for their children. The state's authority, you argue, derives from God and He has given the primary right of decision-making for children to parents.

The prosecution team at the other table leaps up in unison to object. God has no place in this trial. The parents are out of order. 

The judge sustains the objection and orders the parents not to bring God into the courtroom.

When the State Kidnaps Babies, Follow the Money!

Teen Mom Rejects Abortion After Rape, Now Child Protective Services Has Taken Her Baby

Why? There was no evidence of abuse. The teenager and her twin brother are under the legal guardianship of their grandparents. The home was inspected and found to be a safe place. So what goes on here? 

Simple! Child Protective Services (CPS) or the Department of Human Resources (DHR) sees a vulnerable situation with dollar signs all over it. Most social workers have a liberal bias. Parents who are pro-life or home school or follow an alternate vaccination plan are immediately suspect in their eyes. In this case, they don't see a beautiful, brave teenager who chose life rather than abortion. Nope! They see a foolish young teen who is incompetent to care for a baby she should have aborted and for them it's an opportunity to fill the coffers of CPS. And, hey, maybe they can place a highly desired white baby in a same sex household. Dontcha know children are better off with homosexual parents than with their biological mothers and grandparents. 

Justina: You've Followed Her Story. Can You Help Her Family Recover?

Can You Help the Pelletiers Recover Financially from Their Ordeal?

Lou had to give up his job.

Their house is in foreclosure.

Medical bills are mounting.

Will you help them get back on their feet? Go here to make a donation. All contributions go directly to the Pelletiers.

Pray for the Success of Justina's Law!

Justina Tells Congress her Story

Justina Tells Her Story on Capitol Hill



Let's all pray in thanksgiving that Justina is home and recovering. Work to get Justina's Law passed so no child is ever again made a guinea pig of the state!

Latest on Justina: Keep Praying

Justina Spends Father's Day with her Family

Keep praying that this family will be reunited soon. St. Joseph, guardian of the family, please intercede for Justina and her family. 

Pray for Judge Joseph Johnston who facilitated this outrage. I hope the family's lawsuit for unlawful imprisonment is successful. Pray for that too. 

Consider that this child had several years of her life stolen. She was denied schooling (Isn't DCF guilty for that alone?) She was denied medical treatment and went from walking and ice skating to be wheelchair bound. She was denied the right to attend religious services or have the comfort of her pastor visit. She was denied visits from her family except for one hour a week and even that was often cancelled and totally supervised. The parents were unlawfully gagged and it was only when they defied the court that the public learned of this outrage. 

What happened in this case is so illegal and such a violation of this child's constitutional rights that it is mind boggling! Pray for its end. It's long overdue. And pray for justice for this family. The only way to prevent such things in the future is to hold the guilty parties accountable. 

Justina Begs to Go Home! Will They Listen?

This poor little girl needs to go home to her family. Pray today that the Massachusetts tyrants listen and set her free.

Justina video pleading for her freedom

Free Justina NOW: A Message from Josh Duggar

Go here for more.  Note in the video that Justina is being used as a guinea pig for a neurologist who has a grant from NIH to study a psychosomatic disease. Justina has become a footnote in an immoral scientific experiment. She's a cash cow for DCF and a conduit for federal money to study a disease she doesn't have. Meanwhile her medical condition has continued to deteriorate and she is in serious physical danger from the neglect under DCF.

Pray for this poor family who has suffered so much during this evil scenario. If it can happen to them it can happen to you.

Free Justina Now! The latest from DCF's War against the Family!

I received the following today from Mass Resistance with the latest information about Justina. Please visit their ACTION PAGE and make at least three contacts (a Trinity in honor of our Triune God). This little girl needs to go home and, with the chaos at DCF, her death from physical neglect of her medical condition is a very real possibility. Please act. And if you can support Mass Resistance with a donation go here. They do great work!

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Battle to free Justina Pelletier continues in Massachusetts. On the streets and in the State House! The battle to free 15-year-old Justina Pelletier from her custody -- many have called it captivity -- by the Massachusetts Department of Families and Children (DCF) bureaucracy has become even more heated over the past week. And it has continued to make news internationally and be documented across the Internet. There were a lot of signs like this outside the State House on Tuesday. [Photos by MassResistance] Shocking deaths of children force sudden resignation of DCF head On Tuesday the Commissioner of DCF, Olga Roche, was forced to resign after three young children in DCF's care were recently found dead through apparent negligence by the department. The deaths of these children have shocked the region, and have taken some of the public's attention off of the Justina Pelletier DCF case. Governor continues to refuse to act The Governor has continued to shamefully defend the process and claim that he can do nothing to stop it: * Last week, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick stated that the decision to remove Justina from her parents was made "based on a detailed record of the history of neglect in the home." That was blatantly false, and the local press wasted no time excoriating the Governor for this unwarranted attack on the family. * But also last week, Governor told a family representative that he wanted to get Justina home and that his administration has "appeared in court to have her sent home to Connecticut" but that "the court has jurisdiction in this matter, not us." * On Thursday, the Governor's Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz wrote an email to the Connecticut media, where Justina's family lives, saying that Massachusetts would like to release Justina, but "DCF does not have the authority to determine when and if custody should be returned to Justina's parents" because of the judge's ruling "that it is in the best interest of Justina to remain in DCF custody for now. " Can the Governor free Justina? Given that she is a citizen of Connecticut, and given the other enormous irregularities of this case, and given that he controls DCF, it's hard to believe that an executive order in that regard would not be possible. But if not, the Legislature can. Bill to free Justina being temporarily blocked in Mass. House The bill in the Massachusetts Legislature which would overrule the judge and free Justina immediately, HD 4212, written by MassResistance and filed on April 4, continues to be blocked by the Democratic leadership in the House, despite national outrage and a flood of calls and emails from across the country. (More about the bill can be found on our Free Justina Action Page.) On Friday, the national conservative magazine Human Events reported on the bill, its blockage in the Legislature, and the controversy over whether the Governor has the power to free her himself: "If Justina Pelletier dies in the state's care, that's on the hands of Gov. Deval L. Patrick," said Brian Camenker, founder and executor director of Mass Resistance, a Waltham-based pro-family action center, who filed H.D. 4212 with the state House in early April. If signed into law, the measure would release 15-year-old Justina to her parents Linda and Lou Pelletier who reside in West Hartford, Conn." Members of the family describe Justina, who was an athlete and competitive skater in declining health and in a wheel chair, he said. "I don't have the medical evidence but some say she could die." Protest at State House in support of bill to free Justina The demonstration for Justina outside of the State House. On Tuesday, about two dozen people demonstrated outside of the Massachusetts State House to support Justina and demand the Legislature pass the bill to free her. They filled the outside steps with stuffed animals for Justina. Four Republican State Representatives who have been vocal on Justina's behalf briefly came out and joined them in solidarity with their push to get the bill passed. Over a hundred stuffed animals for Justina on the steps of the State House! Republican State Reps (from left) Marc Lombardo, Jim Lyons, Shaunna O'Connell, and Geoff Diehl came out from the budget debates to show their support. Justina's sister talked about how Justina doesn't even know that one of her pets has died because the State of Massachusetts' DCF bureaucrats won't allow the family to discuss anything with her that's not approved by them. Administration's claim to media shows why the Legislature must act! The email sent by Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz to the Connecticut media includes a number of disputed claims about Justina's health and well-being while in DCF custody. However, it reflects the Governor's position that no matter how he says he "feels" about the situation, he intends to let the Juvenile Court decision stand. Thus, barring a successful court action by the family's attorneys, such as the recent habeas corpus filing, Justina is at the mercy of the Juvenile Court judge, and by extension the DCF bureaucracy. But this is no "normal" case by any measure. The judge's actions in this case have been excoriated even by liberal law professor Alan Dershowitz. Besides a successful legal challenge there is only one other option: The Legislature can act to free Justina. But the Democratic leadership is bottling it up. Continue pounding on the legislators to get this bill passed! This week is being taken up by the budget deliberations in the Mass. House. But we're not letting that stop us. Go to our Free Justina Action Page and keep the pressure up! (And to those in Massachusetts: If you are willing to go and lobby at the State House, let us know!)      Support our work . . .    Your help makes it possible! We are funded by individuals.    Donate to MassResistance! Better yet - become a monthly donor (email us back to get set up)! Donations can also be mailed to: MassResistance, PO Box 1612, Waltham, MA 02454 ALL donations are confidential. MassResistance does not sell or lend any of its lists. Contact us if you want to get involved. Also, if this is being forwarded to you and you want to be on our primary list, sign up for email alerts here!

Pray for Justina

‘Shocking Note’ Apparently Penned by Justina Pelletier to Her Parents

Justina seems to have fewer rights than prisoners. They have religious services. She's been denied access to a priest or to Mass for her entire incarceration. Prisoners have access to educational programs. Justina hasn't seen a teacher or school book in over a year. Why? What did that poor little girl do to deserve torture and experimentation by Boston Children's Hospital and DCF? The first rule of medicine is "Do no harm." Where are the courts in defending this poor little girl. Judge Joseph Johnston is a disgrace to the legal profession and should be removed and disbarred. And Justina should immediately be returned to her family. 

Please pray during the holy Triduum that this little girl will personally experience the Resurrection of Easter by going home with her family. And may God convert the hearts of her jailers.

Justina Still a Captive of Boston DCF

On Tuesday, Judge Johnston once again refused to return Justina Pelletier to her family and berated her parents for their hostility and for taking the case to the public. (What would YOU do if Justina was your daughter?) It appears that if they can, DCF, with the cooperation of this evil judge, will hold this child until she is either 18-years-old or until, a real danger, they kill her. Look at the difference in the photos of this child before and after her kidnapping by Boston Children's Hospital and DCF.

Justina's sister, after a recent visit, said she has never seen her sister look so sick. Her legs were swollen and she could not feel her feet. This is very rapidly becoming a medical crisis for this poor girl who has been deprived of her family, has received NO schooling under DCF, and has been refused visits from priests and denied religious services. What permanent damage is being done by this rogue judge (who had the gall to confirm in his statement the medical diagnose that her illness is pyschosomatic. What medical expertise does he have?) and an out-of-control government. Listen to an update from Liberty Council here and please donate to free Justina.

Justina Speaks: "I Feel Like a Prisoner!"

Justina Pelletier Speaks Out: “I Feel Like a Prisoner”

She wants to go home and it's high time the kidnappers at Boston DCF were forced to let her go. This child is a hostage. Where are the FBI swat teams when you need them? Instead of defending Justina, law enforcement and the courts have backed up a rogue child services organization. They should all be sued for denying her the right to an education, the right to practice her religion, and for unjust imprisonment. If you haven't signed the Free Justina Petition go here. 

One of the scariest things about what's happened to Justina is that it can happen to anyone. Child Services around the country are kidnapping kids based on anonymous tips from vindictive neighbors or on spurious and vague charges of emotional neglect or emotional abuse. It's not just happening in the U.S. Check out this U.K. article lamenting that,  "Evidence is accumulating on all sides to show that far too many children are now being removed from their parents wholly unnecessarily, often for laughably inadequate, even absurd, reasons." And here's an article about a Texas family with two biological and eleven adopted children who were considered "too strict." The children were returned to the family after a few days, but they had the financial means to fight. How many families do?

Keep Praying for Justina!

Prayer vigil at 1:00pm on March 17, 2014 

on the steps of the Suffolk County Courthouse in Boston 

before the beginning of the 2:00pm hearing 

to decide the fate of Justina Pelletier.

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Note that the court hearing is happening on St. Patrick's Day. Please pray through the intercession of St. Patrick who himself was kidnapped and unjustly held in captivity. May Justina be freed on his feast day!

Have You Signed the Petition to Rescue Justina Pelletier?

If you haven't, please go here. Imagine Justina was your daughter, removed from your family because you followed the recommendations of a team of expert doctors treating her. How would you feel watching your daughter be treated like a prisoner, denied schooling, denied religious services, treated worse than a prisoner in one of our penitentiaries? That's the reality for Justina. Please sign the petition and pass it on. To allow a bunch of Child Services bureaucrats to abuse a child and kidnap her from her parents is shocking and horrifying. Please help end the Pelletier's nightmare!

The Heat's On and It's Changing the Pelletiers Prospects!

The foster home in Merrimac where Justina Pelletier was scheduled to be moved has backed out. After supporters reported a vigil for this Saturday, the facility said no way and refused to accept her. Too much controversy! That's good and certainly a sign public pressure has raised the ante. Seems like the Judge is also feeling the heat. The West Hartford Patch reports that he is now willing to consider a release plan that will return Justina home under some kind of "supervision." Lawyers will report on "the plan" on March 17th.

Judge Reportedly Open to Justina Pelletier Returning Home to West Hartford

Time will tell whether this is just one more delaying tactic by the court and DCF, but it's good to see that two Massachusetts state senators are supporting the Pelletiers and twelve others signed on to a resolution for DCF to begin proceedings to release Justina to her parents. Such a resolution can't come too soon. 

Read more:

Major Updates in Justina Pelletier Case: Lawmakers Get Involved, Teen Will Not Be Transferred to Foster Care

Child in year-long custody case won’t be moved out of Framingham facility

Whose Child Is She Anyway?

Justina Pelletier: A Pawn in a Psychiatric Game of Chess

Justina Pelletier's Situation is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

A Medical Collision with a Child in the Middle -- Boston Globe, Dec. 15, 2013

Frustration on All Fronts -- Boston Globe, Dec. 16, 2013

Teen's Care Spurs Wider Fight -- Wall Street Journal, Feb. 23, 2014

Wards of the state: comments on the Justina Pelletier affair -- American Vision, Feb. 25, 2014

These articles give a wider view into the fight over Justina's treatment. If you really want to understand what's happening read "Wards of the state" by Joel McDurmon. Justina's predicament is all about the battle between the Christian principles of parental authority and the usurping "nanny state" belief that children belong to the state. This diabolical claim

Who Will Save Justina?

Who's abusing Justina? Look at the photo of this happy 15-year-old a year ago when she was participating in ice skating competitions to the wheelchair bound child of today. DCF accused the parents of abuse? It's pretty obvious who is abusing this child and holding her hostage. If the parents hadn't seen the red lines from her shunt indicating blood poisoning, this kid might be dead already. At this point the court and DCF are digging in their heels. Why? Think about it. Their error is self evident and now they're covering up their incompetence and abuse. Justina is just collateral damage. And if she dies on their watch they will no doubt rush to cremate her so no autopsy can be performed.

Share information on Justina widely before DCF kills her! Please say a novena of rosaries through the intercession of the Blessed Mother and St. Jude that Justina will be rescued from Massachusetts DCF. And visit Personhood USA and their Free Justina Project. It's obvious from this story that government thugs could do this to any family. Join the fight to save Justina. As her dad, Lou, says,  "A child's life is on the line."

More on Justina Pelletier's Abuse

Judge’s Decision Sending Justina Pelletier to Foster Care Over Parents’ Objection Upsets Pro-Lifers

Excuse my cynicism, but I suspect this is all about money. Child services makes big bucks off of every child sucked into the system. It's corrupt and its massive. Will these parents get their daughter back facing these bureaucratic tyrants? 

And what's going on with this judge and his unconstitutional gag order? Somebody needs to investigate the relationship between Judge Joseph Johnston, Boston Children's Hospital, and DCF. Something stinks in the state of Massachusetts. What's clear is that a child whose illness was being managed is now wheelchair bound, being denied an education, being forcibly held hostage by DCF, and is in danger of actually dying from her mistreatment. 

Please pray for this poor child and her family! And share every bit of information far and wide. These monsters can only get away with this because they try to do it in the dark. 

Legal Kidnapping of Justina Pelletier: How Can This Happen In the United States?

One year ago, Justina Pelletier was living the life of a normal 15-year-old going to school, celebrating family parties, ice skating, and enjoying life. Although she has mitochondrial disease, she was being treated at Tufts and was able to function normally. Then she got the flu and, due to possible complications from her mitochondrial disease, doctors at Tufts recommended the family go to Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) where her gastrointestinal doctor had recently transferred. That's when the nightmare began after an emergency room doctor said it was all in her head, put her in the psych ward, and sicced the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) on the Pelletiers. They also banned involvement from any other doctors.

In one year, Justina has gone from living a normal life to being partially paralyzed and in continuous pain with no treatment for her mitochondrial disorder. Today the judge who initiated this horror show ordered her into non-medical foster care under the custody of DCF. Read about it here, here, and here and watch the video interview with her dad who is fighting to save his daughter's life.



Essentially Justina has been kidnapped by the Massachusetts DCF, BCH, and the court, a scenario all too common in this country.