California Laws
California has the most extensive matrix of laws regarding children working in the entertainment industry in the world. Applicable laws can be found scattered through the Family Code, Probate Code,…
Child Entertainment Laws By State
The laws governing child performers differ greatly from state to state. It is a parent’s responsibility to understand the applicable laws in their home state and also any state where…
Child Performer Protection Act
The Child Performer Protection Act was spearheaded by Bizparentz Foundation in an effort to keep child performers safe from sex offenders. The law does two things: requires all those who…
Printable Forms
Below are forms also referenced on our website in their respective content area. They are included here for your convenience, to provide easy access to these printable tools. Trustee Statement…
The A+ List
Positive Examples of Former Child Actors The poor behavior of a few young celebrities has made the term “former child actor” a negative one. We’re here to tell you that…
Emancipation / CHSPE
Legal 18: Emancipation or CHSPE? Download this Emancipation / CHPSE Info Grid to further assist you in clarification of the different terminology and applicable laws related to emancipation. This document…
School On Set for Actors in California
California has the most specific regulations about on-set schooling in the industry. Unlike some areas of the country where productions rely completely on SAG-AFTRA regulations for guidance, California actually legislated…
Education Options for Child Actors – California
Families involved in the entertainment industry have some unique issues to address in regard to their children’s regular education in the Entertainment Industry, such as: Will their regular school allow…
Child Actor Safety
As parents and employers of child actors, we need to be especially concerned about the safety of showbiz kids, especially when it comes to their image. If you are a…
Manipulative Marketing
We are currently in the midst of an interesting time in history. Thanks to technology, everyone *thinks* they have access to levels of the industry that they never did before. …