Your Rights in Care: What You Need to Know

While in Care, You Have the Right To:

• Have your rights explained to you.
• Be properly fed, clothed, and cared for.
• Be protected from all kinds of abuse and neglect.
• Be involved in your Plan of Care.
• Have your views heard and considered.
• Participate in social and recreational activities.
• Practice your religion.
• Be informed about and contact the Representative for Children and Youth and the Ombudsperson.
• Know the rules and what happens if they aren’t followed.
• Receive medical and dental care.
• Have an interpreter if you need one.
• Explore your cultural heritage.
• Have private discussions with a lawyer or a representative.
• Have reasonable privacy and personal belongings.
• Have private discussions with your family, unless restricted by a court order.

What To Do If Your Rights Aren't Respected

1. Talk to Your Worker - This is often the quickest way to solve a problem.
2. Contact MCFD Client Relations - Toll-Free: 1 877 387-7027 for help finding the right person to talk to.
3. Reach Out to Advocates - People like the Representative for Children and Youth, Ombudsperson, Child and Youth Legal Centre or the Public Guardian and Trustee can help.