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Personal belongings and documents

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

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Maintaining a record of important life events

We have a significant role in supporting all tamariki and rangatahi across care or protection and youth justice so that important events in their life are collected, recorded, maintained and made available.
Personal belongings

Tamariki and rangatahi in care have a right to have their personal belongings with them.
Finances and wills for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

Tamariki and rangatahi may have personal finances, which could include their pocket money, their earnings and any other income. There are several options to help them manage their finances – and to create a will – if they want to.

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