Raising the Standard for Child Safety in Family Courts
Exposing systemic failures and demanding accountability to the one standard that matters most — the safety, dignity, and voice of the child.
Our Mission
The Barron Foundation exists to expose and challenge systemic failures in family court that silence children, enable harm, and prioritize control over care.
Hot Pink Signs
Our hot pink signs began as a way for families to show up publicly and peacefully for children whose voices are ignored in family court..
“These signs speak for the families who can’t. They remind the public that child safety is not a private matter. It’s a national concern.”
— Dr. Kreslyn Barron Odum
Join Us
Join a growing community working to protect the safety, dignity, and voice of children in family court.
Why We Exist
Family court was created to protect children. Too often, it does the opposite.
Across the country, children speak about harm and are dismissed. Parents who advocate are discredited. Systems reward compliance over truth and procedure over safety.
The Barron Foundation exists to insist on a single, non-negotiable standard: the safety, dignity, and voice of the child.
The Barron Standard Demands:
A child-centered approach to every decision
Respect for children’s lived experiences
Protection for parents acting to keep children safe
Oversight and accountability within family courts
“The Barron Standard demands what should never have been negotiable: a system that centers children, honors protective parents, and acts in the true best interest of the child.”
Our mission is carried out through education, advocacy, storytelling, and policy critique — not just for Barron, but for every child whose truth has been ignored.
Ways to Get Involved
Change happens when people act — thoughtfully, collectively, and with care.