R-KIDS of MN and GPF:About
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About R-KIDS of Minnesota
- R-KIDS is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating law makers, family law professionals and the public with regard to family law and social services and their effects on children, families, and the consequences to the taxpayer.
- Our main concern is for our community of children of divorced, separated, or unwed families. We believe that children need, want and deserve the love, support and involvement of both parents regardless of marital status.
- Founded in 1985, our membership is comprised of both moms and dads, custodial and non-custodial parents, grandparents, stepparents, and professionals such as social workers, doctors, attorneys, and family law practitioners.
- It is the objective of R-KIDS to develop equitable family law legislation in an effort to improve the lives of all Minnesota children.
"ALL CHILDREN NEED BOTH PARENTS AND ALL GRANDPARENTS IN THEIR LIVES"
- Unless those affected by the current family law system voice an opinion and demand positive change, we and our children will continue to suffer. This change will not occur without your help! Legislators and family law professionals need to hear from; parents, grandparents, and constituents. Until they do, things will not change.
R-KIDS and other organizations listed in the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
"A non-profit organization dedicated to educating law makers, family law professionals, and the public with regards to divorce and family law"
R-KIDS Issues and Concerns
- The needs of children to have frequent and meaningful contact with both parents.
- The lack of effective consequences for denied visitation or parental interference.
- Consideration of the financial and emotional responsibility of both parents to provide for their children equally.
- Dissemination of information to the public about current family law issues and the long term consequences for our children, families and the tax payer.
- The harmful impact of out-of-state or long distance relocation on the parent- child relationship.
- Fair and equitable sharing of child support responsibilities which takes into consideration the financial needs of children in second families, as well.
- The negative impact of the adversarial court system and social services upon divorcing families with children.
- Removal of the myth perpetuated in our judicial and family law professional systems that only mothers are nurturing and fathers are financial providers.
- Accountability for the use of child support.
- The impact of the no-fault divorce system on families with children and the need for effective education for parents considering marriage, separation, or divorce.
R-KIDS website is http://www.r-kids.org
Do you want to express your viewpoint or share your story in this website? E-mail to rkids@rkids.org, or mail to R-KIDS PO Box 24658, Mpls, MN 55424. We reserve the right to edit. We may use your name unless asked not to do so. Obviously, viewpoints expressed by readers do not necessarily reflect the position of R-KIDS.
Give to RKIDS Charitable Fund
R-KIDS Charitable fund is a tax exempt, 501(c )(3) foundation. The proceeds WILL NOT BE USED FOR LOBBYING. The fund currently needs money for various charitable activities of benefit to children of divorce. Send your tax deductible [[R-KIDS_of_MN:Site_support|donation] today! Make checks payable to R-KIDS Charitable Fund. Mail to R-KIDS PO Box 24658, Mpls, MN 55424.
Charitable Fund Statement of Policy 1999
Mission
- Children need and want the emotional, physical and financial support of two parents.
- We work to ensure that Minnesota's laws allow both parents, good parents, to remain in children's lives.
- We work with Minnesota Legislators, Social Services, and Judicial System by providing research and educational materials.
- We participate in task force initiatives, public forums and organize events which raise the awareness of issues related to families and family law.
- R-KIDS believes that the best parent is both parents
R-KIDS of Minnesota and GPF
R-KIDS is an abbreviation for "Remember Kids In Divorce Settlements". The R-KIDS organization is also associated with Grandparents Preserving Families (GPF)
Contact R-KIDS of Minnesota
P.O. Box 24658 Mpls, MN 55424 (651) 770-6164 rkids@rkids.org
Contact Grandparents Preserving Families
Donna Zieska 763-533-6447
OutState R-Kids Chapters
R-Kids of Bismarck/Mandan
P.O. Box 2518 Bismarck, ND 58502-2518 Contact: Daniel (701) 222-4129 or Marge (701) 258-8437 R-Kids of Bismarck/Mandan Website
R-Kids of Fargo/Moorhead
Contact: Tim Mahoney (701) 241-9934, or e-mail at: irishsurgeon@msn.com
R-Kids of Grafton, ND
C/O Tim Anderson P.O. Box 48 Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0080 or (701) 360-0033 (cellular)
Disclaimer
R-KIDS of Minnesota does not purport to give legal advice. The information contained herein is general in nature; individual circumstances will always vary.
