Practice tools
Te Puna Oranga
Te Puna Oranga is our holistic and ecological approach to understanding harm, risk and safety, and the needs, strengths and aspirations of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau or family for their sustained oranga.
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Success for children and young people with FASD – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
This video talks about how providing a rangatahi with FASD with the right support changed his behaviour and his life.
Youth justice, Care, Policy
Tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
When tamariki and rangatahi are absent without permission, we work together with others and act promptly to determine their whereabouts and ensure their safety.
Practice approach
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing) are central to Oranga Tamariki social work practice.
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Va'aifetū – working with Samoan families
Samoan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
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Example 3 of a section 131A report
Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A
The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.
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Authorisation for use of personal information
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval
Form to be completed by the individual who is authorising the use of personal information.
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14-day remand review – template
Occurs on: Youth Court, 14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))
Must be completed every 14 days for tamariki and rangatahi held in a custodial remand placement (in line with section 242(1A) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).
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Plans and legal statuses
Occurs on: Care standards, All About Me plan, Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody, All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi
When we prepare an assessment and plan at the National Care Standards standard
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Va'aifetū – working with I-Kiribati families
I-Kiribati cultural framework for practice, including key principles.