Interventions

Preparing for the care and protection family group conference

A referral for a family group conference is made when there is a belief that te tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care or protection, or a conference would help whānau or family make a plan to address the oranga (wellbeing) of te tamaiti or rangatahi.

Care

Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education

We work in partnership to build a shared understanding of the education needs of tamariki and rangatahi, identify the best education environment for them and develop a plan. A good relationship with the school and effective communication are vital.

Working with Māori

Whakapapa research

Whakapapa research focuses on researching and identifying people, places and events that will provide tamariki with access to important cultural connections for their sense of belonging, wellbeing and identity.

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Practice note: Section 78 custody orders for unborn and newborn pēpi (May 2022)

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Applying the safety and risk screen and working with the CPRP.

Assessment and planning

Subsequent child – section 18A assessment by social worker

Social workers need to complete a thorough section 18 assessment by working closely with the parents, family, whānau, hapū, iwi or family group to understand if te tamaiti is unlikely to be at risk of the kind of harm experienced by a previous tamaiti.

Adoption

What is open adoption

We help expectant parents and adoptive applicants understand how open adoption works and the decisions they need to make.

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Practice note: When tamariki or rangatahi are at risk of harm (November 2023)

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There will be times when tamariki or rangatahi are not safe at home and need to live away from their parents or usual caregivers. This may require a statutory order.

Returning tamariki and rangatahi safely home

This key information provides information about returning tamariki and rangatahi home — from making the decision to monitoring and review, and thinking about the future.

Residential care, Policy

Working with tamariki and rangatahi in supervised group homes

This policy sets out requirements to support tamariki and rangatahi in, or transitioning to or from, a supervised group home.

Information sharing

Disclosing information

Any decision to disclose information should be done to help support and protect tamariki or rangatahi, or assist their whānau or family to help tamariki or rangatahi as early as possible.