Care, Policy
Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval
The requirements for the review of a caregiver's approval status.
Advocacy
Whakamana te tamaiti or rangatahi through advocacy
Respecting the voice of te tamaiti or rangatahi and incorporating their views is vital to our work. We advocate for te tamaiti or rangatahi and support them to access independent advocacy as required to help them understand, communicate and participate.
Care, Policy
Visiting and engaging with tamariki and rangatahi in care
This policy sets out the purpose and requirements of visiting tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the chief executive.
Practice approach
Create, implement and review a written assessment and plan — guidance
I will create a written assessment and plan with each tamaiti and review them when required, in order to identify and address their full range of needs.
Care
Support for permanent caregivers
The permanent caregiver support package provides permanent caregivers and tamariki with support after their care becomes permanent and custody orders in favour of the chief executive are discharged. We help plan the supports for permanent caregivers.
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Pre-family group conference planning meeting – template
Occurs on: Seeking solutions with families policy — Resources, Preparing for the care and protection family group conference
Areas to cover in the planning meeting before the family group conference.
Care, Policy
All About Me plan
The All About Me plan describes how we will meet the needs we have identified for te tamaiti or rangatahi. This policy defines when the plan is needed and how we develop, maintain and use it.
Adoption
Informing adoptive applicants of the proposed placement
Once te tamaiti has been born and birthparents have reviewed their adoption plan and want to proceed, we let adoptive applicants know they've been chosen to adopt te tamaiti.
Righting the wrong: Information on working with victims
How to engage with the victim before and during the process and how to help provide closure for them.
Assessment and planning
Identity and culture
This page explores culture and identity, including what culture and identity are, forming a sense of self-belief and the hopes, dreams and wishes of te tamaiti and rangatahi.