Adoption, Policy
Adoption – Responding to relative intercountry adoption proposals
Use this policy when whānau or family members want to adopt a tamaiti who is related to them from another country.
Care
Assessing information from suitability checks
We need to analyse the information we get from checks, such as police, medical and referee checks. We should consider if caregiver and adoptive parent applicants and their households are suitable and safe.
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My Rights My Voice cards
Occurs on: Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi
The key tool that social workers use when explaining rights to tamariki and rangatahi.
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Medical report for caregiving and adoption – form
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Medical report form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.
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Te Toka Tūmoana cue cards
Occurs on: Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana, Preparing for the care and protection family group conference, Holding the care and protection family group conference
This resource shows how Te Toku Tūmoana works and each of the elements within it.
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Requesting information using sections 66 or 66C of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 – flow chart
Occurs on: Sharing information, Requesting information
Process for requesting information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
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Practice note: When tamariki or rangatahi are at risk of harm (November 2023)
Occurs on: Practice notes
There will be times when tamariki or rangatahi are not safe at home and need to live away from their parents or usual caregivers. This may require a statutory order.
Care
How we work with tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
There are triggers and risk factors that can signal that tamariki and rangatahi may be considering running away. This guidance may help us deal with this situation.
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Introduction to the Oranga Tamariki practice framework
Occurs on: Practice framework
Our practice framework enables us to undertake the practice shift.
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Practice note: Upholding the mana and rights of caregivers (May 2025)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.