Practice approach
See and engage whānau, wider family, caregivers and when appropriate victims of offending by tamariki — guidance
I will see and engage with family, whānau, caregivers and victims, in order to understand their needs and ensure they have a say in decisions about te tamaiti.
Care
Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home when tamariki or rangatahi are living with non-whānau caregivers
Primary responsibility for caring for and nurturing tamariki and rangatahi lies with family, whānau, hapū, iwi and family group. Plans need to respond to the circumstances and care needs of each tamaiti or rangatahi in the care of non-whānau caregivers.
Disability
Working with disabled tamariki and their whānau or family who may need specialised out-of-home care
Disabled tamariki are supported by Oranga Tamariki like all other tamariki who need our support, including if they need to live in out-of-home care.
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Casenote example – hui ā-whānau
Occurs on: Recording casework
Example of a casenote for a hui ā-whānau created by a social worker.
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Application for approval of non-whānau permanent care – template
Occurs on: Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
The social worker fills out this form to request site manager approval of non-whānau permanent care.
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CPP meeting minutes – template
Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP)
Template for recording minutes of joint investigation plan meetings between Oranga Tamariki and Police.
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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).
Care
Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care
We must prepare and assist eligible rangatahi over 15 years old when they leave care or a youth justice residential care arrangement to successfully transition to adulthood.
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Transition to adulthood – staying on with a caregiver
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Remain or return to living with a caregiver, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Transition to independence
Explaining their entitlement to live with a caregiver until age 21.
Care
Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood
Planning is agreed and updated by an appropriate, comprehensive whānau decision-making process, such as a family group conference or a hui ā-whānau or family meeting process. It needs to be well facilitated and inclusive.