62 social welfare – children • Children placed in the unit were required to tell a staff member the reason for making a doctor’s appointment, although this is a personal matter that the children have the right to decide on by themselves and that does not fall under the remit of foster care. In addition, the supervisor was often present during the appointment. The Deputy-Ombudsman drew specific attention to the importance of respecting children’s right to self-determination when receiving medical treatment. The handling of the child’s money • According to the rules and practices adopted at the institution, children hand over their money to the institution for safekeeping, but the institution had no bookkeeping system or records on the use of the children’s money. The Deputy-Ombudsman drew attention to the importance of prompt and accurate procedures and documentation when handling children’s money and requested the competent Regional State Administrative Agency to establish the use of the children’s money in collaboration with the institution.