Maryland has an official list of children’s rights in group homes outlined in the state’s Bill of Rights for Maryland’s Children and Youth in Children’s Residential Facilities. It establishes that every child has the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness in group home settings.
This means a child is entitled to appropriate caretaking and guidance from group home staff members, plus freedom from abuse and neglect including physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. Children in group homes are also entitled to regular family visits.