Assessment and planning
Methamphetamine
We need to understand the impact of methamphetamine use on a person's ability to care for tamariki and rangatahi. When working with rangatahi who are using methamphetamine, we help them to minimise harm and risks to themselves and others.
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Care and protection resource panel – handbook
Occurs on: Care and protection resource panel
This handbook sets out the requirements for Oranga Tamariki staff and panel members.
Care
Support for play, recreation and community activities
We must ensure that support is provided to tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody to meet their needs for play, recreation and participation in community activities, including supporting, and assisting caregivers to promote these activities.
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Memo template – Approval for placement/repatriation across international borders
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template for memo to chief executive for approval of repatriation or placement overseas.
Care
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.
Interventions
Legal statuses for custody, guardianship or placement
The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Care of Children Act 2004, Adoption Act 1955 and Immigration Act 2009 have provisions for when Oranga Tamariki must approve the care arrangement for tamariki and rangatahi when they’re unable to live with their parents.
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Child and family consult – template
Occurs on: Child/young person and family consult
Use this template when you're completing the consult for a child.
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Young person and family consult – template
Occurs on: Child/young person and family consult
Use this template when completing the consult for a rangatahi.
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How to request site storage for belongings
Occurs on: Care standards
Sites contact Regional Property and Facilities Manager to discuss additional storage.
Interventions
Child Support, Unsupported Child's Benefit and Orphan's Benefit
We can help people caring for tamariki or rangatahi who are not in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive to apply for financial support through Child Support, the Unsupported Child’s Benefit and the Orphan's Benefit.