Care and protection family group conference

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Preparing for the care and protection family group conference

A referral for a family group conference is made when there is a belief that te tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care or protection, or a conference would help whānau or family make a plan to address the oranga (wellbeing) of te tamaiti or rangatahi.

Holding the care and protection family group conference

The conference is facilitated so it supports te tamaiti or rangatahi, their whānau or family and others participating to safely give, receive and consider information, express views and be actively involved in making decisions, recommendations and plans.

After the care and protection family group conference

We work with te tamaiti or rangatahi, their whānau or family and others involved to implement the decisions, recommendations and plan agreed at the family group conference and to review them.

Section 19 referrals to a Care and Protection Coordinator

This guidance provides clarity on the process, obligations and timeframes once a referral under section 19 is received by a care and protection coordinator.

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