What can I do if I feel my rights are being violated or I disagree with a decision that is made about me while I am in agency custody?

If you feel that your rights are being violated or if you do not agree with decisions that are made about you while you are in care, you should advocate for yourself.   You should first speak with your caseworker to try and resolve the issue.  If you are not satisfied with the result you could go up the chain of command and speak with your caseworker’s supervisor.  You could also call your attorney or Guardian ad Litem.  Another option is to file a grievance.  If you need help with this, you can ask anyone at the agency for a grievance form and ask anyone you trust to assist you in filling it out.  The agency is required to review the Grievance Policy and Procedure when you come into agency custody and every 6 months there-after.   

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1. When will I move to IL?
2. Will WCCB or IL pay for my college?
3. How will I do IL if my permanency goal is not APPLA?
4. Can I participate in IL services if I leave agency custody?
5. What if my court order says I have to participate in IL?
6. Will IL give me a car?
7. Will IL give me an apartment?
8. If I don’t participate in IL now, but change my mind, can I get IL services later?
9. Will IL get me a job?
10. What can I do if I feel my rights are being violated or I disagree with a decision that is made about me while I am in agency custody?
11. Can I be in agency custody and/or participate in IL services if I am married?