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Before talking about your exit from foster care, we want to remind you of the rights that you have as long as you are in foster care. The most basic rights protect your general well-being. You can find a list of your rights while in foster care here. We also discuss some other rights in the following sections.
Basic Rights
Live in a safe, comfortable and healthy home, with your own place to store your things and where you receive healthy food, adequate clothing, and appropriate personal hygiene products.
Healthcare
Receive adequate medical, dental, vision and mental health care, express your opinion about your medical care, and, once you turn 16, ask the judge for permission to make some or all decisions about your health care.
Free From All Abuse
Be free from physical, sexual, emotional, and all other abuse and be free from physical or harsh punishment.
Religious Freedom
Attend religious services and activities of your choice.
Treated Equally
Get to do the activities that other kids your age do, such as sports, school clubs and activities, and going out with friends.
Respect and Safety
Be treated with respect and protected from getting hurt.
Privacy
Make and receive confidential and uncensored telephone calls and send and receive confidential, unopened and uncensored mail, unless a judge or your caseworker does not allow this.
Attend Court
Go to court hearings and speak to the judge about where you are living and what you want to happen to you and your family.