California SB1345 outlines extensive rights for foster children, including health care, education, and personal dignity.
California SB1345 ensures foster children have numerous rights, including access to their medical records, educational information, and the ability to attend school and extracurricular activities. Children can manage personal income, work, and have their belongings transported respectfully. They also have rights to privacy, freedom from abuse, and access to culturally appropriate care. Children can consent to certain health care services independently and have legal representation in court. These rights are to be communicated to children in their primary language and reinforced regularly.
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