1. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO not lose my child because I'm poor.
    
2. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO services that will support me in raising my child at home.
    
3. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO speak for myself and be heard at every step of the child protective service process.
    
4. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO be informed of my rights.
    
5. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO a meaningful and fair hearing before my parental rights are limited in any way.
    
6. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO quality legal representation.
    
7. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO support from someone who has been in my shoes.
    
8. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO have my child quickly placed with someone I trust.
    
9. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO frequent, meaningful contact with my child.
    
10. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO make decisions about my child's life in care.
     
11. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO privacy.
     
12. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO fair treatment regardless of my race, culture, gender, or religion.
     
13. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO services that will support me in reunifying with my child.
     
14. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO offer my child a lifelong relationship.
     
15. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO meaningful participation in developing the child welfare policies and practices that affect my family and community.

From Rights to Reality- A plan for parent advocacy and family-centered child welfare reform