1) To be cared for, without discrimination to race, religion, ethnic origin or your sexual orientation

2) To expect and receive three well-balanced meals a day, your own proper clothing provided by your family/guardian

3) To medical care. If you have not been examined within thirty days before admission to Mee-Quam Youth Residence, you will be examined by a doctor as soon as possible, (no later than 72 hours after your admission). If you have urgent medical or dental concerns, please tell us and you will be taken care of immediately.

4) To receive and education according to your academic needs and abilities.

5)To be present and participate in an individualized case management/reintegration meeting within 30 days of admission.

6) To participate in planned recreational activities and go outside for fresh air.

7) To not have corporal punishment inflicted upon you by any employee of Mee-Quam Youth Residence.

8) To reasonable privacy and reasonable use of your personal property.

9) To be informed of the rules and regulations of Mee-Quam Youth Residence. You will also be informed of the consequences of not following the rules and regulations.

10) To speak in private with and receive visits from your family. The only exception to this may be if you are a Crown Ward of the Children’s Aid Society and are not allowed contact with family, or where a court order restricts contact in.

11) To speak, write or visit with your lawyer, advocacy office and/or members of parliament, as listed on your contact list.

12) To send and receive mail. There is no limit to the amount of letters you send; however Mee-Quam Youth Residence will only provide three (3) stamps per week. Any postage for additional mail you wish to send must be paid for by you from your earned allowance.

13) To be present if your mail is opened by Office Manager/Staff for any reason and to be informed why it is being opened. This will only occur if your mail is suspected of containing prohibited items or there is reason to believe the contents may cause physical or emotional harm to you or any other youth at Mee-Quam Youth Residence.

14) To participate in programs beneficial for you and to have input into what they are.

15) To apply for Reintegration Leaves.

16) To attend and participate in religious services. Please inform staff of your wish to participate in any religious service upon admission.

17) To apply to the Custody Review Board for a review of your custody placement, this may result in your transfer of custody or a refusal to issue a Reintegration Leave. Please note that this must be filed within thirty (30) days. The Custody Review Board can be contacted at the following phone number: 1-416-327-4673.