Advocacy Allies & Support Network Directory

National Organizations Supporting Protective Mothers

1. Custody Peace

  • Focuses specifically on protective mothers navigating family court.

  • Offers advocacy, education on court-induced trauma, and systemic reform campaigns.

2. The National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO)

  • Coalition advocating for laws that protect children in custody disputes.

  • Strong focus on educating courts about child safety and abuse dynamics.

3. Center for Judicial Excellence

  • Tracks family court failures and child homicides related to custody.

  • Advocates for legislative reform and judicial accountability.

4. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)

  • National advocacy organization offering resources, safety planning, and policy reform targeting DV survivors.

5. The National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • 24/7 support for survivors.

  • Provides information on navigating legal systems and custody issues.

6. Protective Mothers Alliance International (PMAI)

  • Organization created specifically to support protective mothers.

  • Offers peer support, awareness campaigns, and international advocacy.

7. Justice for Children

  • Advocates for children harmed by family courts.

  • Offers case review and referral services.

8. Child Justice, Inc.

  • Helps protect children exposed to abuse during custody litigation.

  • Focus on legal advocacy and trauma-informed practices.

9. Zero Abuse Project

  • Provides training, legal education, and resources to improve child abuse investigations and court responses.

  • Partner in many protective-parent advocacy efforts.

10. Stop Abuse Campaign

  • Advocates for “Kayden’s Law” and family court reform.

  • Focus on preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and improving custody outcomes.

Organizations Focused on Legal & System Reform

11. The Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence

  • Research and education focused on protecting children in custody cases.

  • Known for work debunking “parental alienation” misuse in court.

12. Goldfinch Foundation

  • Supports investigative journalism exposing systemic failures in family courts.

13. Family Justice Advocates

  • Team of parental advocates and legal educators helping families understand court processes and safety planning.

Organizations Supporting Mothers With Chronically Ill Children

These aren't court-focused, but they help mothers advocate for medically fragile children—often relevant in custody cases.

14. Child Mind Institute

  • Educates parents and courts about children’s mental health needs.

15. Parent to Parent USA

  • Peer support for parents of children with special medical needs.

16. The Mighty (Chronic Illness Community)

  • Advocacy, shared stories, and resources for parents of children with chronic illness, including Type 1 Diabetes.

Domestic Violence Organizations That Support Court-Involved Survivors

17. WomensLaw.org (Legal Information)

  • Free, accessible legal info on custody, safety planning, and abuse.

  • State-specific guidance.

18. Futures Without Violence

  • National advocacy and training programs for professionals in DV and child safety.

19. Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP)

  • Provides legal training and guidance for cases involving DV.

  • Supports victims navigating custody litigation.

Grassroots & Specialized Advocacy Groups

20. One Mom’s Battle (OMB)

  • Focus on exposing family court corruption.

  • Large online community for protective mothers.

21. Moms Fight Back

  • National advocacy network helping mothers protect children from abuse and system failures.

22. #EndFamilyCourtAbuse Movement (various state chapters)

  • Advocacy campaigns aimed at legislative reform.