Care
Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive parents
We need to build engagement and trust with people wanting to care for tamariki and support them through assessment and approval.
Assessment and planning
Responding to non-accidental injuries – multi-agency safety planning
We work collaboratively with professionals and whānau or family to secure the safety of tamariki with a suspected non-accidental injury.
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Casenote example – hui ā-whānau
Occurs on: Recording casework
Example of a casenote for a hui ā-whānau created by a social worker.
Practice approach
Work closely in partnership with others — guidance
I will engage and collaborate with key people working with each tamaiti, in order to ensure their full range of needs are identified and addressed in a coordinated way.
Care
Allegations of harm in care or custody
The safety and wellbeing of te tamaiti or rangatahi in care or custody is our first concern when there are allegations of harm or concerns for oranga.
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.
Interventions
Tamariki and rangatahi with Family Court orders in place
When we're working with tamariki or rangatahi and their whānau or family, we need to be aware of any Family Court orders that are in place and understand what they mean.
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Application for approval of non-whānau permanent care – template
Occurs on: Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
The social worker fills out this form to request site manager approval of non-whānau permanent care.
Care
Allegations of harm to tamariki and rangatahi by caregivers
The oranga and safety of te tamaiti or rangatahi is our first concern when an allegation of harm is made against a caregiver. We are respectful, fair, transparent and sensitive to caregivers’ needs during the child and family assessment or investigation.
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Te Toka Tūmoana pānui
Occurs on: Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana
About the development, the cue cards and the practice model.