Your rights and Entitlements
Rights are there to make sure you're treated fairly and well. Entitlements are things you can have or access because of your rights.
All children and young people have the same rights. These rights (called the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) are like promises that the government makes to all children and young people to make sure they're treated equally and fairly.
You also have rights when you are living in care. The people responsible for you like your social worker, foster carer and independent reviewing officer will help you understand these rights. If you have an advocate, they can also help you understand your rights.​
There are some really helpful websites which can help you find out more about your rights.
Your views are important!
Your social worker must listen and write down your views, wishes and feelings and take these seriously when decisions are being made about what is best for you and how you will be cared for. They should explain these decisions so you understand what's happening.
You can see the full list of your rights on the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child factsheet.
What are you entitled to in York?
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Some of your rights in careYou have the right to be safe and protected from violence and harm. You have the right for adults to listen to you and treat you equally and fairly. You have the right to information and advice. You have the right to health care and help with your education. You have the right to have an advocate help you if you want to make a complaint about your care or how you are being treated. You have the right to enjoy your religion and culture. If you have a disability, you have the right to any help you need with it. You have the right to know why you are in care and when you can see your family and friends. You have the right to know what is written about you. You have a right to know what is in your care plan.