Courtroom Rights
Foster Youth have rights at court too! You can:
- go to court and talk with the judge
- look at and get a copy of your court report and your case plan
- keep your court records private, unless the law states otherwise
- be informed about any changes in your case plan or placement by your social worker, probation officer or your attorney
For more information about YOUR RIGHTS: http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
For more information about "Dealing with the Courts":
http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/Courts.html
If you believe your rights are being followed of for a complete list of foster youth's rights, call the Office of the Foster Care Ombudsman at 1-877-846-1602.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
