Practice approach

See and engage tamariki

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.

Care

Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education

We work in partnership to build a shared understanding of the education needs of tamariki and rangatahi, identify the best education environment for them and develop a plan. A good relationship with the school and effective communication are vital.

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Gateway in CYRAS and at the DHB

Occurs on: Gateway assessments

A step-by-step guide to creating a referral in CYRAS.

Care, Policy

Caregiver support

The requirements for providing support to Oranga Tamariki approved caregivers (whānau or family and non-whānau or family).

Assessment and planning

Medical child abuse

Medical child abuse can have serious, even life threatening, consequences for tamariki and rangatahi. It's not a common diagnosis but we need to understand this disorder so we can recognise when tamariki and rangatahi are impacted.

Youth justice, Interventions

Planning for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa

Early preparation, thorough planning and collaboration are vital in supporting tamariki and rangatahi who appear in the Youth Court, Te Kōti Rangatahi or the Pasifika Court. We also engage with victims to consider their views and keep them informed.

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.

Policy

Professional supervision

Professional supervision is a formal, ongoing process, vital to child-centred practice, relationship enhancement, and professional development and wellbeing.

Adoption, Policy

Adoption – Facilitating an adoption placement

This policy outlines the steps to facilitate an adoption within New Zealand when birthparents have decided to place their tamaiti permanently with Oranga Tamariki-approved adoptive applicants.

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.