Children's Rights and Responsibilities

You have the right to:

• Be treated kindly and with respect
• Have your questions answered in words you understand
• Be as comfortable and pain-free as possible
• Be safe
• Be called the name you like
• Know the names of the people who take care of you
• Make your own choices whenever possible
• Have your parent or caregiver with you as much as possible
• Have someone speak to you in the language you know best, whenever possible
• Have as much privacy as possible

You are responsible for:

• Speaking with your team when you have any questions
• Being honest
• Letting us know when you are in pain
• Telling us about anything that is bothering you
• Treating staff members and others with respect
• Following rules and guidelines
• Keeping information about other people private—do not make video or audio recordings or take photos of other children, family members or staff members without permission
• Leaving all valuables at home

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