Our Story: THE REASON

The DMC Foundation is dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and integrity of LGBTQIA+ families involved in the child welfare system. Through impactful legal advocacy, policy reforms, and community empowerment, the foundation fights against the unlawful separation of LGBT+ parents from their children due to discriminatory custody battles and biases within family court proceedings. The foundation's mission is rooted in the core belief that all parents, regardless of gender identity or expression, deserve equal access to family courts and the fundamental right to raise their children in loving, stable homes. By challenging systemic issues, elevating precedent-setting legal victories, and equipping affected communities with resources and support, the DMC Foundation works tirelessly to ensure LGBTQIA+ individuals can exercise their parental rights with dignity and without fear of unjust outcomes.