A child/youth in care has the right:
> To be respected for who you are- such as language, religion, family background, sexual orientation, and gender differences.
> To be heard- able to express your opinion when important decisions are being made about your future.
> To have a safe, healthy environment with good quality balanced meals, and age appropriate clothing.
> To have reasonable privacy includes:
> Visit privately with family, unless a judge or social worker says otherwise.
> Speak in privately with social worker or lawyer.
> A place to keep your belongings and time to be alone.
> Send or receive mail that has not been read by others, unless it may be harmful to your well being.
> To receive dental or medical care at regular visits and whenever required
> To receive an education and able to take part in recreational or athletic activities.
> Over the age of 12 years:
> To see information within your file, with the exception of viewing confidential information about other people.
> To be notified of and to attend, court hearings that may affect your life- unless the judge states otherwise.
> To request a placement review if you become unhappy where you’re living.
> To access technology to assist in your educational and employment endeavours.
> To consent to your counselling.
> To sign (with your parents) your own Care by Agreement (the form which admits you into care).
> To request continued support after the age of 18 years, if you are attending school and need assistance.
> If you feel your rights are not being met you may report to the following:
> Your social worker, foster parents, and/or the staff in your placement
> Contact the Advocacy Office 1-800-263-2841 TTY (416) 325-2648
> To request a placement review R.P.A.C. (Residential Placement Advisory Committee) you may object between the
14th and 21st day of your placement 1-888-741-2599 or 613-741-2599
A child/youth in care has the responsibility:
> Keep in touch with your worker
> Go to school when you should and do homework as required
> Talk and inform foster parents of your plans and where you’ll be when not at home
> Show up for your appointments
> Respect other people, neighbours, and property
> Respect the privacy of others
> Respect other people’s differences in gender, ability, race, colour, culture, religion, gender identification, and sexual orientation
> To take responsibility of yourself and your actions
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