Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Working with tamariki aged under 5 years
We support tamariki and whānau or family to describe, determine, realise and sustain their oranga. Tamariki aged under 5 years have particular vulnerabilities that impact their experience of oranga. Te Toka Tūmoana and Va'aifetū support our mahi.
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Request to locate an overseas placement – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Covers preferred geographical area, timeframe and information about te tamaiti or rangatahi and current arrangements.
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Tiaki Oranga – template
Occurs on: Tiaki Oranga
The Tiaki Oranga template is organised into 5 sections.
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Information sharing: parent-guardian process
Occurs on: Sharing information
Responding to a request for information about te tamaiti or rangatahi from their parent or guardian.
Care
When tamariki and rangatahi move between care arrangements
We support te tamaiti or rangatahi effectively as they enter care, move to live with a new caregiver, move into or out of a residence, return home or live permanently with a new whānau or family.
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Joint family group conference protocol for children who offend
Occurs on: Youth justice family group conference – convening the conference, Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e), Tamariki with offending behaviours, Assessment
Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.
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Revised suicide risk tool – question prompt examples
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Some example questions to ask a rangatahi who may be at risk of suicide.
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Care Clinic and Hui recording template
Occurs on: Care arrangements
These meetings help us focus on the plan for te tamaiti or rangatahi, meeting their needs and supporting their caregivers.
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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.
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Request for interstate transfer of casework tasks – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template covering the casework assistance requested.