Children’s Bill of Rights for Nevada County, California

Proclaiming our aspirations for all young people in our community regardless of language, culture, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, religion, or abilities All children have the right to …

• feel safe in homes, schools, neighborhoods, and communities

• basic essentials including nutritious food, housing, clothing, and transportation

• accessible, coordinated, and timely physical, dental, and mental health care

• supportive, nurturing relationships with adults in their lives

• a healthy environment, including clean air and water

• be respected and valued as individuals

• high quality child care and educational settings from birth through independence

• a voice in matters that may affect them

• DREAM BIG, to be challenged, and to live their lives with hope and inspiration.

Created by the Community Network of Nevada County with the contributions of people of all ages in our community

March 2015