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Practice note: Balancing the Oranga Tamariki Act and the Adoption Act (June 2024)
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We ensure we do not confuse actions taken to address care and protection concerns under the Oranga Tamariki Act with the provisions available to birthparents within the Adoption Act.
Adoption
Involving fathers when considering adoption
Te tamaiti benefits from the involvement of their father and their whānau or family when exploring care options and any adoption plan.
Interventions
Tamariki and rangatahi with Family Court orders in place
When we're working with tamariki or rangatahi and their whānau or family, we need to be aware of any Family Court orders that are in place and understand what they mean.
Care
Our responsibilities regarding health-related costs
Oranga Tamariki is responsible for meeting the cost of approved health and disability related services and treatments when there is a care agreement or custody order in place for te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Righting the wrong: Information on working with victims
How to engage with the victim before and during the process and how to help provide closure for them.
Assessment and planning
Seeking consent to talk to 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.
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Developing a supervision agreement – guide
Occurs on: Resources for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model
A guide for developing a supervision agreement for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model.
Adoption
Direct adoption applications to the Family Court
People who want to adopt a tamaiti who is known to them can make an adoption application directly to the New Zealand Family Court. When requested by the court, we assess adoptive applicants and provide a social worker’s report.
Practice approach
Using the practice prompts
The practice framework uses practice prompts that encourage you to check in with your thinking, your relationships, your planning and your emotional responses.
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.