Interventions
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.
Practice approach
See and engage whānau, wider family, caregivers and when appropriate victims of offending by tamariki — guidance
I will see and engage with family, whānau, caregivers and victims, in order to understand their needs and ensure they have a say in decisions about te tamaiti.
Care, Policy
Reports to the Ombudsman – section 47
We must provide a report to the Ombudsman where te tamaiti or rangatahi is in the custody of the chief executive by way of a section 39, 40 or 42 warrant and is released from that custody within 5 days without being brought before the Family Court.
Disability
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
All tamariki, rangatahi, whānau or families have mana ahua ake – uniqueness and potential within their collective structure. People living with FASD and neurodiversity have rights and their own identity and strengths, and can have fulfilling lives.
Assessment and planning
Using chronologies to support decision-making in the initial assessment phase
A chronology records the key life events of tamariki or rangatahi and their whānau or family to help us understand their journey to date and identify patterns of harmful impacts on oranga or behaviour and times when oranga has been positively experienced.
Assessment and planning
Resources about health and dental care
We can share health and dental care resources with parents and caregivers to help keep tamariki and rangatahi safe and well, and when tamariki or rangatahi are sick or have a health issue.
Assessment and planning
Seeking consent to talk with tamariki and rangatahi
Wherever practicable, we seek consent from a parent or guardian when we need to talk directly with tamariki or rangatahi aged under 18 years old.
Practice approach
Keep accurate records — guidance
I will document my key actions and decisions for each tamaiti I am working with, in order to ensure significant decisions are clearly evidenced and transparent.
Care, Policy
Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
This policy outlines our support obligations to address the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the chief executive.
Policy
Youth Court
When we are involved with the Youth Court, we need a good understanding of the court processes and how they relate to us and the people we work with.