Your Body
You have the right…
- To be free from abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, or other) and corporal punishment.
- To receive
medical , dental, vision, and mental health services. - To be free of the administration of medication or chemical substances, unless authorized by a physician.
- To consent or decline services regarding contraception, pregnancy care, and perinatal care, including abortion services and health care services for sexual assault, without the knowledge or consent of any adult.
- To talk to your doctor about your treatment.
- To transportation to and from your medical appointments.
- To receive drug and alcohol treatment without permission.
For more information about your mental health rights:
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/PUB488.pdf
For more information about your sexual and reproductive health rights:
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/FMUForms/M-P/PUB490.pdf?ver=2018-05-25-112132-840
Your
Home
Your
Body
Your
Belongings
Your
Relationships
Your
Privacy
Your
School
Your
Case
Your Plans for
the Future
Your Sexual Orientation,
Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE)
Do you feel your rights as a foster youth have been violated?
Do you feel your rights as a foster youth have been violated? If so, you also have the right to contact the Community Care Licensing Division of the State Department of Social Services or the State Foster Care Ombudsperson regarding any violations of your rights. You can speak to representatives of these offices
To make a complaint with Community Care Licensing, email letusno@dss.ca.gov or call 1-844-538-8766. You can also visit the website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/CCLD-Complaint-Hotline.
To contact or make a complaint with the Foster Care Ombudsperson, email fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov, call
Additional Links
High School Graduation
EBCLO’s Education Advocacy Program assists youth in achieving their high school completion goals. This page provides details about the program and resources.
Transitional Age Youth (TAY)
EBCLO works with many TAY, and we’ve compiled tips for young people who are participating in extended foster care or want to return to extended foster care.
