From FPM’s Executive Director Roy Hanson:The legislative work that Nathan does is ongoing and often overwhelming. My hope is that there will be sufficient funds for Nathan to hire a full time assistant. I hope Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (7 of 7)
Roy Hanson founded FPM in 1986 and has been our Executive Director for 33 years. Nathan Pierce, who joined FPM over 17 years ago, has been overseeing our small staff of part-time employees and volunteers Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (6 of 7)
We are preparing, by God’s grace and your help, to continue to fight for God-given freedoms and the authority of parents to homeschool privately and otherwise care for their children in all areas of life. Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (5 of 7)
Please consider Family Protection Ministries tomorrow for this year’s Giving Tuesday. Family Protection Ministries is your early warning and response system at the Legislature for attacks on our freedoms. We are like firemen. They need Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (4 of 7)
Much of our work is done behind the scenes, but our full-time work is needed all year. One example of our work this year was an amendment to SB 2. SB 2 is a database Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (3 of 7)
Since 1986, Family Protection Ministries (FPM) has been the only full-time organization in Sacramento working to detect, analyze, monitor, intervene, and interact with the California Legislature in all legislation affecting the legality of private home Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (2 of 7)
Leading up to Giving Tuesday this year, we will be doing a series of posts about reasons to consider giving to Family Protection Ministries. You can donate to FPM at https://fpmca.org/donate/ Our mission at FPM Continue reading Reasons to Give to FPM (1 of 7)
This past January 2019 was Family Protection Ministries’ (FPM) and Christian Home Educators Association of California’s (CHEA) Capitol Day and Leadership Conference. Capitol Day has been held by FPM in Sacramento at the beginning of Continue reading Capitol Day & Leadership Conference 2019: A Success!
Legislative Newsflash May 28, 2019From: Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries Our Continuing Advocacy Work Family Protection Ministries (FPM) does a considerable amount of research and works behind the scenes to protect families Continue reading We Are Continuing to Advocate on Your Behalf
Legislative Newsflash February 13, 2019 From: Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries New Bills Pouring into California Legislature New legislative proposals are beginning to pour in for the 2019 California legislative year, which Continue reading New Bills Pouring into California Legislature
Monday (October 22nd) is the last day to register to vote in the General Election on November 6th, 2018. It is easier to be involved in electing good legislators than it is to fight every Continue reading Register to Vote in the General Election on November 6!
Please read the message below from HSLDA. Dear HSLDA Members and Friends: As you know, Family Protection Ministries (FPM) recently went through the greatest legislative threat to homeschool freedoms in the history of California. However, as a result Continue reading FPM Needs Your Support to Keep Protecting Homeschool Freedom. A Message from HSLDA.
Reminder from Family Protection Ministries From: Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries Filing the Private School Affidavit (October 1st-15th) Every year the Private School Affidavit (PSA) must be filed between October 1st and Continue reading It’s Time To File the Private School Affidavit!
Attend CHEA’s Annual Homeschool Convention on June 28th-30th! CHEA’s 35th Annual Homeschool Convention June 28th-30th, 2018 Location: Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101 Cost: $70 at-the-door registration for CHEA members ($95 for non-members) and their Continue reading Visit Family Protection Ministries at this year’s CHEA Con!
Remember to Vote in the Primaries on or before June 5th, 2018! On Tuesday, June 5th, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., we have the opportunity to go to the polls, exercise our God-given responsibilities and rights, Continue reading Remember to Vote on June 5th, 2018!
Sign up for the SCOPE and CHEA Annual Conference! Register Now Family Discipleship Homeschool Conference and Curriculum Fair June 8th – 9th, 2018 Location: William Jessup University 2121 University Ave Rocklin, CA 95765 Cost: Starting at Continue reading Visit Family Protection Ministries at the SCOPE/CHEA Conference in Rocklin, CA!
Joint Newsflash – May 17, 2018 From: Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries, and Mike Smith – HSLDA Just when we, the homeschool community, thought we could breathe a sigh of relief after AB 2926 Continue reading New Tragedy Reviving Criticism of Homeschooling
Please read the message below from HSLDA. Dear HSLDA Members and Friends: As I’m sure you know, we just went through the greatest threat to homeschool freedoms in the California Legislature since the founding of Continue reading Roy and Nathan Fought the Good Fight. Now They Need Your Support. A Message from Mike Smith
Joint Legislative Action Alert AB 2756 Failed in Committee! April 26, 2018 From: Roy Hanson and Nathan Pierce—Family Protection Ministries, and Mike Smith—HSLDA Bill: AB 2756 (Medina) Status: Failed in committee at yesterday’s hearing! The bill Continue reading AB 2756 Failed in Committee! A Tremendous Victory!
Joint Legislative Action Alert Urgent Action Needed Now – Homeschool Bill AB 2756 April 23, 2018 From: Roy Hanson—Family Protection Ministries, and Mike Smith—HSLDA Bill: AB 2756 (Medina) – as amended April 2, 2018. Author: State Continue reading Urgent Action Needed Now – Homeschool Bill AB 2756