Care
Our responsibilities regarding health-related costs
Oranga Tamariki is responsible for meeting the cost of approved health and disability related services and treatments when there is a care agreement or custody order in place for te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Assessment and planning
When adults who have sexually abused have contact with tamariki or rangatahi
We need to build and deepen our understanding of what safety measures are in place to protect te tamaiti or rangatahi to minimise the risk of further opportunities for sexual abuse.
— download (PDF 561 KB)
Joint family group conference protocol for children who offend
Occurs on: Youth justice family group conference – convening the conference, Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e), Tamariki with offending behaviours
Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.
Care
Supporting whānau connections
We need to support tamariki to establish, maintain and strengthen safe connections with their whānau or family (including siblings), hapū, iwi, marae and family group, and anyone else they or their whānau or family identify as important.
— download (PDF 170 KB)
Transition to adulthood – transition planning
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Transition to independence
What's involved when planning for the transition of rangatahi from care to adulthood.
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.
Assessment and planning
Concerning or harmful sexual behaviour
When tamariki or rangatahi are involved in sexual behaviour that is developmentally inappropriate or harmful to them or others, we work with te tamaiti or rangatahi to address their needs and we support survivors/victims and whānau or family.
The education screen
The primary purpose of the education screen is to provide information about the level of educational need for each tamaiti or rangatahi. Where the education screen indicates a high level of concern the youth justice coordinator will seek further consent for an education assessment.
— download (DOCX 151 KB)
Care Clinic and Hui recording template
Occurs on: Care arrangements
These meetings help us focus on the plan for te tamaiti or rangatahi, meeting their needs and supporting their caregivers.
Care
Supporting tamariki with their education and training needs
We support tamariki to access education services both to maintain their learning and to meet their specific educational needs. Good education outcomes are essential to good life outcomes.