You have the right to.....
HAVE YOUR OWN THINGS This includes examples like
Keep belongings and items which are meaningful to you in a safe and secure place that is available for you to access. Items which may be considered a weapon need to be discussed with your caregiver and worker to develop a plan for safe use and storage. Have belongings which are just for you, not shared with others in your placement. Take your own belongings when you move from your placement, this includes gifts given to you. Personal hygiene items of your choice (i.e. body wash, menstrual products, shampoo, etc.). Discuss with your caregiver/worker if you wish to purchase your own items and how funding can be made available to you. Have your own clean mattress and bedding.
You have the right to.....
REASONABLE PRIVACY You have a right to...
Personal space when you need it, somewhere quiet without interruptions (as long as you are safe to be alone and the reason is explained to you). Use the washroom in private, this includes bathing/showering, changing clothing/outfits. Keep your belongings which are important to you, your items should not be thrown away or taken from you without your agreement (unless it is a safety concern which is explained to you). Keep items private, including letters, which may be important to you (unless there is a safety concern which is explained to you). Ask that your information is not shared with people outside of your care team (i.e. with school teachers, bio-family members, etc.). Decide who is present at your Plan of Care or other planning meetings, you may request people attend or not attend for all or parts of your meetings. Meet with your worker in private and information not be shared with your caregivers.
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