Children's Rights and Responsibilities

You have the right to:

• Be treated kindly and with respect.
• Have your questions answered in words you understand.
• Be as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
• Be safe.
• Be called the name you like.
• Know the names of the people who take care of you.
• Make your own choices whenever possible.
• Have your parent or caregiver with you as much as possible.
• Have someone speak to you in the language you know best, whenever possible.
• As much privacy as possible.

You are responsible for:

• Speaking with your team when you have any questions.
• Being honest.
• Letting us know when you are in pain.
• Telling us about anything that is bothering you.
• Treating staff and others with respect.
• Following rules and guidelines.
• Keeping information about other people private. Do not make video or audio recordings or take photos of other children, family members, or staff without permission.
• Leaving all valuables at home.

If you have any questions or concerns about your visit, please call 443-923-2640 or email Guest_Relations@kennedykrieger.org. 

Related Materials and Information

Children's Rights and Responsibilities (English - PDF)

Derechos y responsabilidades de los niños (Spanish - PDF)

حقوق الأطفال ومسؤولياتهم (Arabic - PDF)