Children and young people who have been placed in out-of-home care have the right to:

• feel good about themselves
• live in a place where they are safe and cared for
• get the help they want or need
• understand and have a say in decisions that affect them.

For more information, refer to the charter of rights for children and young people in care.

Additional support

For additional support available to children and young people, refer to:

• Who to speak to when you need help
• Get priority access to health, education and other services
• Educational support for children in care
• Life story work
• Making a complaint for children in care