The fact we needed Kyra’s Law is heartbreaking. The fact New York passed it is hopeful. Better judicial training means better outcomes for children. #KyrasLaw
Not sure if y’all heard, but Albany has apparently upgraded “mother” and “father” to “gestational parent” and “non-gestational parent.”
Which means, as a stepmom, I’ve finally achieved legal title parity with Dad.
So from one non-gestational parent to another Happy Father’s Day
If #ACS can investigate families, #DOI can investigate ACS.
That should not be a controversial statement.
Transparency is not anti-ACS.
Accountability is not anti-ACS.
Public trust requires both.
NY just passed legislation replacing certain references to “mother” with “gestating parent” and “father” with “non-gestating parent” or “parent” in parts of state law.
Nobody has ever accused a stepmom of trying to be the gestating parent. @GovKathyHochul Stepmoms say TY!
My grandmother remembers when women needed a husband’s signature for a credit card.
That was 1974, not ancient history, just family history. So when I vote with my stepdaughter, I remember: rights aren’t inherited, they’re exercised.
#19thAmendment#WomensRights#StepMom