— download (PDF 265 KB)
Practice note: Casework recording (November 2022)
Occurs on: Practice notes, Recording casework
Why recording information is important, particularly as it relates to informing our understanding of the situation for tamariki and their whānau or family.
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CPP meeting minutes – template
Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP)
Template for recording minutes of joint investigation plan meetings between Oranga Tamariki and Police.
Care
Maintaining contact
If a transition worker isn’t available, Oranga Tamariki will keep in contact with rangatahi who have left our care or custody after they turn 16 and until their 21st birthday.
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Success for children and young people with FASD – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
This video talks about how providing a rangatahi with FASD with the right support changed his behaviour and his life.
Assessment and planning
Methamphetamine
We need to understand the impact of methamphetamine use on a person's ability to care for tamariki and rangatahi. When working with rangatahi who are using methamphetamine, we help them to minimise harm and risks to themselves and others.
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Memo template – Approval for placement/repatriation across international borders
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template for memo to chief executive for approval of repatriation or placement overseas.
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14-day remand review – template
Occurs on: Youth Court, 14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))
Must be completed every 14 days for tamariki and rangatahi held in a custodial remand placement (in line with section 242(1A) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).
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Example 3 of a section 131A report
Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A
The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.
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Authorisation for use of personal information
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval
Form to be completed by the individual who is authorising the use of personal information.
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Child and family consult – template
Occurs on: Child/young person and family consult
Use this template when you're completing the consult for a child.