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Transition to adulthood – referral form

Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Preparation, assessment and planning, Transition to adulthood, Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care, Allegations of harm towards rangatahi aged 18 and above by transition caregivers, Transition to independence

This Word document is only to be used if you don't have access to CYRAS.

Disability

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity

All tamariki, rangatahi, whānau or families have mana ahua ake – uniqueness and potential within their collective structure. People living with FASD and neurodiversity have rights and their own identity and strengths, and can have fulfilling lives.

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Self-assessment for caregivers – form

Occurs on: Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive applicants

Use this form to see how prepared a caregiver is and how we could support.

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Our shift in practice is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi – background paper

Occurs on: Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach

Recognising the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori

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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).

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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.

— download (PDF 4.4 MB)

Te Toka Tūmoana cue cards

This resource shows how Te Toku Tūmoana works and each of the elements within it.

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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.

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Va'aifetū, part I: Data, literature, practice environment

Occurs on: About family group conferencing

Reference source covering core issues and trends in relation to Pacific children in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Policy

Managing serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi

We aim to prevent situations involving serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi we work with. When these situations arise, we aim to de-escalate where possible. Physical restraint of te tamaiti or rangatahi must only be used as a last resort.