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  • Aging Out of Foster Care
    • Aging Out Guide
    • Benefits and Eligibility
  • Resources
    • Living without Family Support
    • Resources for Youth
    • Resources for Advocates
  • About
  • Get Help
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Aging Out Guide

Your Rights in Foster Care

You have basic rights while you are in foster care that protect your general well-being. If your rights are violated, there are actions you can take to advocate for yourself.

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  • What Are Your Rights in Foster Care?
  • What to Do if Your Rights Are Violated
  • Right to Obtain Your CPS Records
  • Right to Participate in Your Permanency Planning Meeting
  • Rights Related to Caseworker, Court Appointed Special Advocate, Attorney Ad Litem, Guardian Ad Litem, and Probation Officer
  • Right to Your Court Hearings
  • Visiting Your Brothers and Sisters
  • Open a Bank Account and Save Money
  • Health Care Decisions
  • Meningitis Vaccination

Related Information

  • Advocating for Yourself in Foster Care (ENGLISH)

  • Advocating for Yourself in Foster Care (SPANISH)

  • Report to Court by Foster Youth

  • Normalcy Matters

  • Requesting Your CPS Records

  • Rights of Children and Youth in Foster Care

  • Foster Care Ombudsman

  • DFPS Office of Consumer Affairs

  • Your Lawyer Works for You – Part 1 (video)

  • Your Lawyer Works for You – Part 2 (video)

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