Emancipated Minor Status: What are Your Rights? This pamphlet explains what an emancipated minor is, when a teenager under 18 can be considered to be "emancipated", and what rights you do and do not have as an emancipated minor.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Juvenile Rights and Advocacy
If you are a young person living in a group home, foster home or treatment center, this booklet can give you basic information about your rights, and how to stand up for them. The booklet covers a number of topics including health, custody, education, punishment, privacy and others. Look at the table of contents and then scroll down to read about the topic or topics that interest you.
By: The Youth Advocacy Center and the Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Division
Your Rights in Foster Care
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This booklet is about the legal rights of kids in foster care and includes information about visits, school, pregnancy, sexual orientation, legal help, court and what to do if there are problems.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
Your Rights in Group Homes
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This booklet is for children in group homes and includes information about placement, leaving the group home, HIV/AIDS, school, visits, your legal rights and what to do if there are problems.
Click on "Your Rights in Foster Care" to find this portion of the booklet.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
Your Rights in Treatment Centers: RTC's, RTF's, Hospitals
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This booklet is about the legal rights of children in residential treatment centers, facilities and hospitals. It explains what the legal reasons are for placing kids in this type of foster care, how to get out of foster care, visits, school, psychiatric hospitals, and other important issues.
Click on "Your Rights in Foster Care" to find this portion of the booklet.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
The Rights of Teen Moms in Foster Care
If you are under 18, in foster care, and have a child of your own, this booklet can tell you about certain rights and responsibilities that you have.
Please note that this information was last updated in 2003. We do not know if it is currently up-to-date. However, the references to the court cases, regulations and the law may be useful.
By: National Coalition for Child Protection Reform
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Spanish / Español
Students! Know Your Educational Rights While in Foster Care
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A fact sheet for children in foster care about their educational rights, and what steps to take if these rights are violated.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Are You in Foster Care and Ready to Live on Your Own? You May Qualify for a Housing Subsidy. Information for young people who are coming out of foster care to live on their own about a housing subsidy that can help pay part of the rent.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Your Rights in Foster Care: The SPR/UCR Process This information is for young people who want to know their rights in foster care, and how the SPR/UCR process can help.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Information for LGBTQ Youth in Care
This resources provides information on how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) youth can ensure they receive nonjudgmental services while in care.
By: Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
Immigrant Youth in Foster Care: Special Immigrant Status If you are an immigrant who is in foster care, this fact sheet explains a Federal law that can help you become a legal permanent U.S. resident and get a green card.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
Greencards For Youth in Foster Care or Guardianships This pamphlet contains legal information, but it should not be considered legal advice and is not a substitute for speaking with a lawyer.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
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French / Français
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Spanish / Español
Who Is Eligible to Pay in State Tuition at CUNY?
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Explains which students are eligible for in-state tuition at the City University of New York (CUNY).
By: CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project
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Spanish / Español
Tips on Abortion, Contraception, and Pregnancy Rights in New York State Answers questions about abortion, birth control and pregnancy. Includes information about a teenager's right to an abortion and birth control. Also includes information about pregnancy discrimination at work.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Teen Health Initiative
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If you are a teen in New York State, you have the right to make some decisions about your health on your own. The Teen Health Initiative is here to inform you about your legal rights to health care and information!
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Teen Access to Health Care and Family Planning
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This booklet provides information on the types of confidential health and family planning services that teens are allowed to receive.
By: The Children's Aid Society
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Spanish / Español
Sexual Health and Pregnancy Help Guide
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A listing of free services for teenagers in need of birth control, abortion or sexual health services.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
Pregnant & Parenting teens
(Separate Website)
New York City Department of Education information on programs for pregnant and parenting teens.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pregnant and Parenting Teens' Right to Stay in School
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If you are a teen parent you have the right to stay in school. This factsheet provides information about the laws that protect you.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
For more information for pregnant and parenting teens, click here
(Separate Website)
A Young Person's Guide to Public Assistance If you are 16 or older and financially eligible, you may be able to open your own public assistance case.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Public Benefits for Minors and Emancipated Youth
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information on how 16-20 year olds can open up their own welfare case with the Human Resources Administration (HRA).
By: The Children's Aid Society
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Social Security Survivor's Benefits for Children Information about when a child of someone who has died is entitled to social security survivor's benefits.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Out, Safe and Respected: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights at School
(Separate Website)
National, but with information helpful to New Yorkers
By: Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Rights of NYC Public School Students
(Separate Website)
Basic list of the rights of NYC public school students. Most of these rights also apply to students outside NYC.
By: Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
Juvenile Rights FAQ
These are commonly asked questions in regard to juvenile rights if approached by the police.
By: Legal Aid Society
Know Your Rights With Police in Schools Learn your rights when being searched in school and when being scanned by a metal detector.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
Things You Should Know When Stopped by the Police This pamphlet is to help teenagers and young people better understand their legal rights and alternatives when stopped by the police.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Know Your Rights: Understanding Juvenile and Criminal Records and their Impact on Employment This booklet was written to educate young people who have been involved in the criminal justice system on the challenges they might face when seeking employment, and explain what can be done to improve the chances of being hired despite your criminal record.
By: National Hire Network and Legal Action Center
Your Rights on the Job Information for teenagers on working, including how old you have to be to get a job, working papers, pay, and what to do if you think you are the victim of discrimination.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
Surviving Sexual Abuse and Getting Help: You are Not Alone!
(Separate Website)
If you are a young person who has been sexually abused, or if you think you may have been, this can help you understand your rights and find out where to go for help.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
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