Care

Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood

Planning is agreed and updated by an appropriate, comprehensive whānau decision-making process, such as a family group conference or a hui ā-whānau or family meeting process. It needs to be well facilitated and inclusive.

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.

Assessment and planning

Protect and support the development of tamariki and rangatahi within healthy whānau and families

We aim to build safety through relational, inclusive and restorative practice with whānau and families, and developing a plan that supports oranga and activates resources to keep tamariki and rangatahi safe.

Practice approach

Whakamana te tamaiti: Practice empowering tamariki Māori — guidance

I will apply the principles of Mana Tamaiti, Whakapapa and Whanaungatanga to my practice, in order to ensure I’m responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori.

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14-day remand review – template

Occurs on: Youth Court, 14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))

Must be completed every 14 days for tamariki and rangatahi held in a custodial remand placement (in line with section 242(1A) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).

Policy

Subsequent child

This policy advises what we must do when we become aware that the subsequent child provisions of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (sections 18A to 18D) may apply to a parent and their tamaiti.

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Casenote example – special consideration of caregiver approval

Occurs on: Recording casework

Example of a casenote for the special consideration of caregiver approval created by a social worker.

Practice approach

See and engage tamariki — guidance

I will see and engage with each tamaiti I am working with, in order to understand their needs, build their trust and ensure they have a say in decisions.

Assessment and planning

Coercively controlling violence

We notice when a person uses a range of behaviours or actions to dominate, exploit, control and trap another person and we consider the impact on parenting and the oranga of tamariki and rangatahi.

Care

Housing support for whānau or family

Secure and stable housing helps whānau and families care for their tamariki and rangatahi and support oranga. We advocate for them and provide information about the Fast Track process when tamariki and rangatahi are in the custody of the chief executive.