Tamariki and rangatahi in care

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Explaining rights and entitlements to tamariki and rangatahi

Under the National Care Standards, every tamaiti and rangatahi is entitled to receive information about what they can expect when they are in care, their rights and how they will be supported to raise any concerns they have.

Information and visits for prospective placements

The 'Welcome to our home' booklet and pre-placement visits help tamariki and rangatahi understand what's happening and where they're going ahead of time when they enter care or go to a new placement.

Te Aronga

This guidance supports our use of Te Aronga, an information and planning web application for tamariki or rangatahi in the care or custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive. It explains the parts of Te Aronga and their purpose and function.

Tamariki and Rangatahi Goal Plan – child-friendly version

The Tamariki and Rangatahi Goal Plan describes how the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in care will be supported, as set out in their Goal Plan, in a form appropriate to te tamaiti or rangatahi.

Connections

Information on maintaining and supporting connections – including culture, belonging and identity and housing support for whānau.

Meeting needs

Information on meeting financial, health, education and recreation needs.

Personal belongings and documents

Information on personal belongings and documents – including finances, wills, and records of life events.

Managing risk and harm

Information on managing risk and harm for our tamariki and rangatahi – including de-escalation, search and seizure, missing tamariki and allegations of harm.

Care agreements

Sections 139 and 140 of the Oranga Tamariki Act provide for tamariki and rangatahi to enter care through a voluntary agreement with the parents, guardians or person having care of them. The period of time depends on their age and the type of agreement.

Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48

When Police use section 48 for tamariki or rangatahi found in a situation where their physical or mental health is, or is likely to be, impaired, we find an approved care arrangement, meet their immediate needs and assess their oranga (wellbeing).

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