An activity book for young children in care

this is me

and I have rights

An activity book for young children in care

about this book

attention kids!

This book is for you! It is about your rights and what you need to be safe, to be healthy, to be heard, and to be yourself.

You can do this activity book by yourself or with an adult, like your caregiver or worker. It is a way for the adults in your life to learn more about you and find out about what makes you YOU!

attention adults!

The purpose of this resource is to engage children in care between the ages of 3 and 8 to learn about their rights through a creative, supportive, and fun approach.

Who should use this book? This book is for the adults who are involved in the life of a child who is in care. These adults include: workers, family members, caregivers, community members, and professionals. The adults in a child's life have a shared responsibility to teach children in care about their rights and to help them understand the role that adults have in upholding their rights.

How should this book be used? This resource was designed for children and adults to do together and provides the opportunity to start a conversation with children about their rights. Depending on the age of the child, some activities are appropriate for children to do on their own. Consider the cultural identity of children as you explore their rights with them.

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my activity book

this book belongs to: my worker is:

phone number:

my caregivers are:

phone number:

other adults who can help me:

phone number:

For more help I can phone:

Representative for Children & Youth

1-800-476-3933

Helpline for Children (no area code required) 310-1234

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this is me

photo of me

some things I am good at my favourite game my favourite toy my favourite snack

Draw a picture of YOURSELF here!

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why am I in care?

Sometimes families need help to care for their kids. There are times when kids may have to live with another family. Whoever takes care of you where you live is your caregiver. Being in care is not your fault. It is never because of something you have done. Your worker and caregivers help you and your parents make sure you have a safe place to live and that you are taken care of.

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these are the people who care for me

my family

my caregivers

relatives/community members/elders

my worker my friends

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special rights

When you are in care you have special rights

I have special rights? yes you do!!

Great! I've been wanting some things. I'll take: 5 new games, 3 action figures ...

... 15 pieces of bubblegum, 2 kittens, more jellybeans for my jellybean collection...

uuummmm, rights are things you NEED to be a happy and healthy kid, not toys and kittens

Oohhh. OK! I need a safe place to live, food to eat, time to play, clothes to wear, a doctor if I'm sick, and people who will listen to me ...

Awesome! Now you understand your rights!

*blush* thanks!!

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all about rights

Rights are about what people need and how they should be treated.

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