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What are My Rights as a Youth in Foster Care? (Applies to Probation and DCFS Youth)
As a Youth, You Have the Right to:
- Live in a safe, healthy and comfortable home where you are treated with respect.
- Be free from physical, sexual or mental abuse by anyone.
- Be given adequate and healthy food, adequate clothing, and receive medical and dental care.
- Keep your own money and have your own bank account (unless prohibited by case plan).
- Make and receive confidential phone calls and send and receive unopened mail (unless prohibited by court order).
- Receive and attend Independent Living Skills Programs if you are 16 or older.
- Attend your court hearing and speak to the judge.
- Visit and have contact with your brothers and sisters (unless prohibited by court order).
- Contact your social worker or probation officer, attorney or CASA.
- See your social worker or probation officer once a month.
- Attend school and religious services of your choice.
- Complain to Community Care Licensing or the Foster Care Ombudsperson if you feel any of your rights have been violated or ignored.
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