Christian Homeschooling Family Continues Fight for Custody of Children
On November 21st 2013, the seven children of Trevor and Christina Tutt were seized by government officials. The Texan family has ministered to children for years, rearing several biological children, providing foster care for others, and adopting several more. The Tutts homeschool, and “feel called to adopt and raise children from difficult backgrounds in a healthy Christian home,” reports Christian News Network. The seizure of their children came about after a local police officer found that the Tutt’s four year old with autism had wandered a short distance away from the house. Even though Trevor Tutt was found to be nearby, searching for the child, the incident was reported to Child Protective Services – who, after an initial investigation, found no cause for alarm or intervention. Reportedly, local government officials were still displeased with the Tutt family, particularly with their...