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Letter 1 initial advice for permanent care – template
Occurs on: Support for permanent caregivers, Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
Initial advice from site manager to caregiver, including notes for their lawyer.
Working with Māori, Care
Enrolling and supporting ākonga Māori in Māori boarding schools
We need to understand the schools’ enrolment processes and the ongoing support ākonga (students) will need. We apply the principles of whakapapa, mana tamaiti and whanaungatanga when we engage with ākonga, their whānau and the community we work with.
Care
Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood
Planning is agreed and updated by an appropriate, comprehensive whānau decision-making process, such as a family group conference or a hui ā-whānau or family meeting process. It needs to be well facilitated and inclusive.
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Va'aifetū, part II: Principles, cultural frameworks, guidelines
Occurs on: Bhavish – Fiji Indian cultural approach
Practical guide on how to integrate culture into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children.
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Va'aifetū – working with Cook Islands Māori families
Cook Islands Māori cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
Interventions, Policy
Family Court
We must present and conduct ourselves in a professional and respectful manner when engaging with the Family Court. We must prepare and file clear and outcomes-focused protection applications, court plans and reports.
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Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.
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Va'aifetū – working with Fijian and Fijian Indian families
Fijian and Fijian Indian cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
Care
Caregiver and adoption assessment framework
The framework provides attributes to consider as we build and deepen our understanding of a caregiver or adoptive applicant's capability and capacity to provide quality care for tamariki and rangatahi.
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Casenote example – hui ā-whānau
Occurs on: Recording casework
Example of a casenote for a hui ā-whānau created by a social worker.