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Kids & Teens

What can I expect?

What are my rights as a teen in foster care?

  • You are entitled to know what put you in foster care and why you are still in care.
  • You have the right to be in a place, free of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, and mental).
  • You have the right to be in a home with your brothers and sisters if an appropriate home can be found.
  • You have the right to have regular visits with your brothers and sisters if you are separated from them.
  • You have the right to be involved in your service planning.
  • You are entitled to medical, dental, and mental health care.
  • You have the right to adequate food and clothing.
  • You are allowed to keep your personal possessions, including those things that are purchased for you while in foster care.
  • You have the right to go to school and participate in afterschool activities.
  • You are entitled to have regular visits with your family unless otherwise ordered by the court.
  • You have a right to privacy.
  • You have the right to send and get mail. (Special circumstances may require screening of mail, in which case you have the right to know why this is required.)
  • You are allowed to make and receive phone calls.
  • You have the right to practice your religion and participate in activities related to your cultural heritage.
  • You have the right to have caring foster parents who have been properly screened and trained.
  • You are entitled to know about changes in your case.
  • You have the right to have legal representation.
  • You have the right to have contact with your case workers, lawyers and advocates.
  • You are allowed to speak in court about what you want for the future.
  • You have the right to services to help prepare you for adulthood.
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