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Supporting the participation of tamariki and rangatahi

We must ensure tamariki and rangatahi have the information and support they need to freely express their views and actively participate in the work we do together.

Interagency guide to gateway assessments

Occurs on: Gateway assessments

Information and guidance for all agencies and professionals involved in delivering gateway assessments.

Assessment and planning

Specialised assessments and support needs

We work in partnership with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family and collaborate with specialised assessors to ensure that health and disability needs are understood and well supported.

Joint family group conference protocol for children who offend

Occurs on: Youth justice family group conference – convening the conference, Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e), Tamariki with offending behaviours

Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.

Practice note: Meeting professional and legal obligations through the careful management of personal information

Occurs on: Practice notes

December 2024 practice note from the Chief Social Worker.

Legal aspects relating to the gateway assessment process

Occurs on: Gateway assessments, Medical examinations and treatment

Summarises what social workers need to know about the legal aspects of the gateway process.

Adoption

Direct adoption applications to the Family Court

People who want to adopt a tamaiti who is known to them can make an adoption application directly to the New Zealand Family Court. When requested by the court, we assess adoptive applicants and provide a social worker’s report.

Disability

Working with disability and learning supports, mental health and ACC

We work in partnership with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family and collaborate with health and disability services to ensure that oranga needs and aspirations are understood and well supported.

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CPP meeting minutes – template

Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP)

Template for recording minutes of joint investigation plan meetings between Oranga Tamariki and Police.

Care, Policy

Transition to adulthood — Preparation, assessment and planning

This policy outlines how we help rangatahi prepare to transition from care or custody and become increasingly independent.

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