Adoption
Approving intercountry adoptive applicants
The New Zealand Central Authority (NZCA) approves intercountry adoptive applicants as eligible and suited to adopt tamariki from overseas. We provide the NZCA with our Home Study assessment report and recommendation to approve the applicants.
Adoption
When expectant parents want to discuss adoption
We need to be impartial, provide information and explore options with expectant parents so they can make an informed decision that meets the needs of te tamaiti.
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Guide – Intercountry Hague Convention adoptions
Occurs on: Facilitating the adoption of a tamaiti from overseas
This document helps adoptive parents navigate the tasks they need to complete with DIA after the adoption certificate has been issued.
Care
Breastfeeding – caring for and nurturing a pēpi
Breastfeeding connects pēpi and their mother spiritually and emotionally, as well as providing physical nourishment. We ensure breastfeeding and access to breast milk, and the physical connection of pēpi to their parents and whānau or family, is supported
Care
Medical examinations and treatment
Tamariki or rangatahi may need a medical exam or treatment for obvious illness or injury, or at other times such as after an unauthorised absence or being missing, engaging in high-risk behaviour or sharing they've been harmed but we can’t see an injury.
Care
Use of legal orders to support a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki in permanent care
Legal orders for permanent care can support security and stability for tamariki who have been in our care or custody and their caregivers.
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Caregiver support plan – template
Occurs on: Caregiver support plan, How to access caregiver support and development, Care standards
We use the caregiver support plan template to document the support needs of caregivers.
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Welcome to Our Home template – te reo
Occurs on: Information and visits for prospective placements , Care standards
Te reo Māori version of the template for caregivers.
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Youth justice reparation accord and template
Occurs on: Holding the youth justice family group conference, Youth justice family group conference – holding the conference
Oranga Tamariki has developed a reparation accord in partnership with the National Council of Victim Support Groups (Victim Support).
Interventions
Confidentiality and the family group conference
A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.