Care, Policy
Transition to adulthood — Preparation, assessment and planning
This policy outlines how we help rangatahi prepare to transition from care or custody and become increasingly independent.
Information sharing
Consulting about sharing information
We must consult with te tamaiti or rangatahi about disclosing their information. It is also good practice to consult with others whose information we are sharing if it is safe and appropriate to do so.
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.
Interventions
Child Support, Unsupported Child's Benefit and Orphan's Benefit
We can help people caring for tamariki or rangatahi who are not in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive to apply for financial support through Child Support, the Unsupported Child’s Benefit and the Orphan's Benefit.
Interventions, Policy
Family Court
We must present and conduct ourselves in a professional and respectful manner when engaging with the Family Court. We must prepare and file clear and outcomes-focused protection applications, court plans and reports.
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.
Practice approach
Our practice approach
Our practice approach is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and supported by a mana-enhancing paradigm for practice and draws on Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing).
Adoption
Caring for the newborn tamaiti before adoption is finalised
When te tamaiti is born we encourage the birthmother to stay in hospital as long as she can and to care for te tamaiti before any placement happens.
Adoption
Intercountry adoption Home Study report
We put together the Home Study assessment report to evidence that the applicants are eligible and suited to adopt a tamaiti from overseas. It also helps the overseas officials to match a whānau or family for a particular tamaiti.
Policy
Supporting the participation of tamariki and rangatahi
We must ensure tamariki and rangatahi have the information and support they need to freely express their views and actively participate in the work we do together.