Interventions, Policy
Family Court
We must present and conduct ourselves in a professional and respectful manner when engaging with the Family Court. We must prepare and file clear and outcomes-focused protection applications, court plans and reports.
The youth justice pre-family group conference case consultation
This information outlines the requirements when completing a youth justice pre-family group conference case consultation.
Youth justice, Interventions
Youth justice family group conference
Youth justice family group conferences are held when tamariki or rangatahi are alleged to have offended or once the charges have been proven. These are convened and facilitated by youth justice coordinators.
Youth justice, Interventions
Orders and monitoring for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa
We support and monitor tamariki and rangatahi subject to Youth Court orders for offences that have been proved or not denied. We work with whānau, family and other key people supporting them to comply with court orders by meeting their plan's objectives.
Care, Policy
Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
This policy outlines our support obligations to address the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the chief executive.
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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.
Policy
Professional supervision
Professional supervision is a formal, ongoing process, vital to child-centred practice, relationship enhancement, and professional development and wellbeing.
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Contact agreement between adoptive parents and birthparents
Occurs on: Adoption policy — Resources, What is open adoption, Meeting and making a contact agreement, Adoption – Facilitating an adoption placement
A guide for creating a contact agreement contact agreement that records their commitment to information sharing and ongoing contact arrangements.
Care
Recognition payments
Some rangatahi aged 18 to 21 who live with a transition caregiver have special or additional needs. We can recognise the additional living costs associated with these needs.
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Practice note: Meeting professional and legal obligations through the careful management of personal information
Occurs on: Practice notes
December 2024 practice note from the Chief Social Worker.