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Request for interstate assessment of parent/s for reunification – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template with examples of possible areas to be covered in the assessment report.
Assessment and planning
Concerning fire-related behaviour
Concerning fire-related behaviour poses significant risks to te tamaiti or rangatahi and others, and can have serious immediate, short-term and long-term impacts on oranga. Serious underlying issues may contribute to concerning fire-related behaviour.
Care
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent is an important step and includes attending an information session and preparation programmes.
Interventions, Youth justice
Appointing a youth advocate for an intention-to-charge family group conference – section 248A
Oranga Tamariki must appoint a youth advocate for tamariki and rangatahi referred for an intention-to-charge family group conference if any of their alleged offences could be subject to a sentence of imprisonment of 10 years or more.
Care
Information and visits for prospective placements
To help tamariki and rangatahi have a positive experience when they enter care or go to a new placement, we make sure they understand what's happening and where they're going ahead of time with the 'Welcome to our home' booklet and pre-placement visits.
Care
Supporting rangatahi to develop their life skills
Identifying and building life skills is critical for ensuring rangatahi are ready to transition into their adult lives before they leave care or custody.
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Request for information under sections 66 and 66C – form
Occurs on: Requesting information, Consulting about sharing information, Sharing information
Form for requesting information about tamariki or related people under Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
Youth justice, Interventions
Orders and monitoring for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa
We support and monitor tamariki and rangatahi subject to Youth Court orders for offences that have been proved or not denied. We work with whānau, family and other key people supporting them to comply with court orders by meeting their plan's objectives.
Assessment and planning
Responding to concerns involving extremism or radicalisation
What we need to focus on when we respond to oranga, care, protection or youth justice concerns for tamariki or rangatahi who are or may be engaged with or connected to extremist or radical groups or ideology where violence or threats of violence feature.
Care
How to access caregiver support and development
Caregivers can access support and development so they're better able to provide safe and loving homes. We help to identify the caregiver support available so caregivers can better meet the needs of tamariki.