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 or need to be in place to protect te tamaiti or rangatahi to minimise the risk of further opportunities for sexual abuse.
Visits with tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
Guidance Visits with tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody We need to visit tamariki and rangatahi as often as they need us to so they can participate and influence decisions about their safety,
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Va'aifetū, part II: Principles, cultural frameworks, guidelines
Occurs on: Bhavish – Fiji Indian cultural approach
Practical guide on how to integrate culture into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children.
Care
Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody
Oranga Tamariki provides advice and assistance to eligible rangatahi who have left our care or custody and who are aged from 15 to 25 years old. This is referred to as the provision of advice and assistance.
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Te Aronga template
Occurs on: Care standards, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Goal Plan for te tamaiti or rangatahi
This document shows the information we enter into CYRAS.
Practice approach
Tautua – Samoan cultural approach
Tautua is an ethnic-specific cultural approach for Va'aifetū that offers all practitioners essential cultural and practice knowledge, skills and behaviours for working with Samoan children, young people, families, caregivers and communities.
Practice approach
Recording casework
We document key actions and decisions for tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family so significant decisions are clearly evidenced and transparent, including how the information was gathered and how we have interpreted the information.
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Te Ao Māori principles of Oranga and application to social work practice – background paper
Occurs on: Te Ao Māori principles of oranga
Te Ao Māori principles of Oranga (wellbeing) are central to Oranga Tamariki social work practice.
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Va'aifetū – working with Fijian and Fijian Indian families
Fijian and Fijian Indian cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
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Medical report for caregiving and adoption – form
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Medical report form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.