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Gary Gates

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Gary and Melissa Gates founded TCFR after their own battle with CPS. They saw the need for families to be protected from invasive investigations by CPS which can be started by one malicious phone call. Below are articles about the Gates family struggle.

Due process...except when the state takes your children. March 2003 Former state representative Rick Green.....from the Texas Eagle Forum's newletter Torch

A Father's Retribution October 5, 2000 Article from the Houston Press describing the encounter the Gates family had with CPS.

Sue Me Baby, One More Time December 5, 2000
Follow-up on A Father's Retribution stating the actions Gary Gates took after CPS had dismissed charges against him. From Houston Press.

In the Christmas Spirit December 25, 1997
Article published in the Houston Chronicle praising the gift of family the Gateses have given to their children.
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