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You have the right to:
- Be made aware of your rights and responsibilities
- Be heard and involved when important decisions
are being made about you
- Receive regular dental and medical care
- Attend school appropriate to your needs and
abilities
- Worship and received religious instruction
- Participate in the development of your Plan
of Care
- Participate in cultural activities and traditions
related to your family background
- Speak and visit privately with your family,
unless a judge decides otherwise
- Speak and visit privately with your social
worker, lawyer, advocate, Ontario Ombudsman,
Member of Parliament, and a representative of
your Band or First Nation's community (if you
are a First Nations child)
- Send and receive mail that has been unopened,
with certain exceptions
- Not to be locked in a room or building
- Receive appropriate discipline, but not physical
punishment
- Receive healthy and nutritious meals
- Receive sufficient and adequate clothing
fro your age, size and activities
- Participate in recreational and athletic
activities that are suited to your interests
- Reasonable personal privacy and possession
of your own property
- Know the rules and expectations of your placement.
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You have the responsibility to:
- Abide by the rules and expectations of your
placement
- Accept reasonable consequences if you break
any of the rules
- Cooperate with your caregiver and social
worker
- Respect the privacy of others
- Respect the property of your caregivers
- Attend school
- Care for your personal hygiene
If you have any problems or concerns, we are
here to help you.
Talk to your caregiver, social worker or family
about your concerns. If they can't help you, talk
to your social worker's supervisor.
If you are still not satisfied, your social worker
can provide you with information on how to file
an official complaint.
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