South Carolina: Children and Youth in Foster Care Bill of Rights

About this resource

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Bill of Rights for Children and Youth in Foster Care outlines the protections and entitlements that all youth in care should receive while placed in foster care. These rights are meant to ensure that youth are treated with dignity, receive appropriate care, and have a voice in their case planning and daily life.

Key rights include access to basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care; the right to privacy, personal property, and religious expression; the right to maintain contact with siblings and important people; the right to participate in decisions about their care; and the right to be informed of changes affecting their placement, stability, or future plans.