Maine: Foster Youth Rights

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Know Your Rights in Foster Care (Maine)

If you're in foster care in Maine, you have rights that are meant to protect you and help you grow. These rights are part of something called the Foster Children's Bill of Rights.

They include things like:

• Being safe and healthy

• Getting a good education

• Being part of decisions about your life

• Getting clear information about what’s happening

Every state has different rules, but this is what’s in place for kids and teens in foster care in Maine.