Practice approach
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing) are central to Oranga Tamariki social work practice.
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.
Care
Personal belongings
Tamariki and rangatahi in care have a right to have their personal belongings with them.
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Towards Wellbeing handbook (2000)
Occurs on: Preventing suicide and self-harm, When suicide risk is identified, Towards Wellbeing suicide prevention programme
Guide for recognising and assessing the needs and strengths of young people, and framework for analysis.
Babysitting and overnight stays: When children or young people are in care
There will always be times when children and young people want to have sleepovers with friends. Responsible parents exercise their judgement in these circumstances to make sure that their children have safe interactions outside the home. Approved caregivers of our children and young people in care are no exception.
When a child or young person dies
This key information outlines what to do when a child or young person dies while in care.
Practice approach
Resources for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model
Oranga Tamariki is introducing the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model. This gives us an invaluable opportunity to re-lay the foundations of good supervision practices. These resources support the introduction and embedding of the model.
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Transition to adulthood – transition planning
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Transition to independence
What's involved when planning for the transition of rangatahi from care to adulthood.
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Care and protection resource panel – handbook
Occurs on: Care and protection resource panel
This handbook sets out the requirements for Oranga Tamariki staff and panel members.