Assessment and planning
Female genital mutilation
We use a sensitive and considered approach for child protection cases where the practice of female genital mutilation has been alleged.
Care
Remain or return to living with a caregiver
Rangatahi in the custody of Oranga Tamariki can remain living with a caregiver after they turn 18 or they can return to living with a caregiver until they turn 21.
Assessment and planning
Responding to non-accidental injuries – multi-agency safety planning
We work collaboratively with professionals and whānau or family to secure the safety of tamariki with a suspected non-accidental injury.
Practice approach
Physical abuse
Physical abuse involves situations where a tamaiti has an injury or was at serious risk of injury. The harm could be deliberate or unintentionally result from a deliberate action.
Residential care
Residences – links
These links give easy access to the main policies, guidance and procedures relating to residences.
Care
Higher fostercare allowance
The higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) is used when a caregiver requires additional and specific financial support to meet the special needs of te tamaiti or rangatahi in their care that is best provided through a regular higher rate of payment.
Care
Medical examinations and treatment
Tamariki or rangatahi may need a medical exam or treatment for obvious illness or injury, or at other times such as after an unauthorised absence or being missing, engaging in high-risk behaviour or sharing they've been harmed but we can’t see an injury.
Working with Māori
Kairaranga ā-whānau
Kairaranga ā-whānau is a specialist Māori role. The literal meaning of the term is: a person who is a weaver of family connections.
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CPP consult initial joint investigation plan – template
Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP)
Template for the consult between Oranga Tamariki and Police about the Child Protection Protocol (CPP) referral.
Assessment and planning
Abusing volatile substances (huffing)
We need to understand how abusing volatile substances can affect oranga, including safety. We work with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and family and use screening tools and resources to build understanding and support sustained oranga.