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

Caregiver support plan

We help caregivers to identify any support or training they need so they can meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi. We create a support plan to document this additional support.

Assessment and planning

Determining the frequency of visits to tamariki and rangatahi in care

The needs of te tamaiti or rangatahi will determine how frequently they are visited by their social worker while in care.

Policy

Smoking and vaping

We must endeavour to provide tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive with a smoke and vape free environment.

Interventions

Family/whānau agreement

A family/whānau agreement is an intervention that uses whānau or family strengths and resources to ensure the needs of te tamaiti are met while remaining in the care of their whānau or family.

Youth justice, Interventions

Planning for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa

Early preparation, thorough planning and collaboration are vital in supporting tamariki and rangatahi who appear in the Youth Court, Te Kōti Rangatahi or the Pasifika Court. We also engage with victims to consider their views and keep them informed.

Adoption, Policy

Adoption – Intercountry adoption: adopting a tamaiti from overseas

This policy provides an overview of the intercountry adoption policy and process to adopt a tamaiti from overseas.

Interventions

Section 19 referrals to a care and protection coordinator

This guidance provides clarity on the process, obligations and timeframes once a referral under section 19 is received by a care and protection coordinator.

Babysitting and overnight stays: When children or young people are in care

There will always be times when children and young people want to have sleepovers with friends. Responsible parents exercise their judgement in these circumstances to make sure that their children have safe interactions outside the home. Approved caregivers of our children and young people in care are no exception.

Interventions, Youth justice

Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their family group conference plan or court order – section 258(3)

We ensure tamariki and rangatahi get the support they need so they have the best chance of completing a youth justice family group conference plan or complying with a Youth Court order.