Care
Managing caregiver claims
If a caregiver's property is damaged by tamariki or rangatahi who are in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive while in their care, and the damage isn't covered by their insurance, they may be able to make a claim to Oranga Tamariki.
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.
Care, Policy
Domestic and overseas travel
We must ensure the oranga (wellbeing, health, safety and security) of tamariki and rangatahi we have responsibilities for while they are travelling within New Zealand or internationally.
Assessment and planning
Identity and culture
This page explores culture and identity, including what culture and identity are, forming a sense of self-belief and the hopes, dreams and wishes of te tamaiti and rangatahi.
Residential care, Youth justice, Policy
Working with tamariki and rangatahi in remand homes
Social workers and remand home kaimahi support tamariki and rangatahi when they're living in or transitioning to or from a remand home.
Care, Policy
Caregiver support
The requirements for providing support to Oranga Tamariki approved caregivers (whānau or family and non-whānau or family).
Information sharing
Requesting information
The provisions make it clear we can request information if we believe it’s in the best interests of tamariki and will support their wellbeing or safety.
Information sharing
Disclosing information
Any decision to disclose information should be done to help support and protect tamariki or rangatahi, or assist their whānau or family to help tamariki or rangatahi as early as possible.
Care
Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education
We work in partnership to build a shared understanding of the education needs of tamariki and rangatahi, identify the best education environment for them and develop a plan. A good relationship with the school and effective communication are vital.
Practice approach
Whakamana te tamaiti: Practice empowering tamariki Māori
I will apply the principles of Mana Tamaiti, Whakapapa and Whanaungatanga to my practice, in order to ensure I’m responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori.