Specialist placements for tamariki and rangatahi with high needs
What to do and who to engage when considering specialist placements for tamariki and rangatahi with high needs.
Care, Policy
Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval
The requirements for the review of a caregiver's approval status.
Disability
Working with disabled tamariki and their whānau or family who may need specialised out-of-home care
Disabled tamariki are supported by Oranga Tamariki like all other tamariki who need our support, including if they need to live in out-of-home care.
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.
Intake, Practice tools
Overview of the intake decision response tool
We use the intake decision response tool (DRT) to decide on the appropriate report of concern response pathway when we receive information or concerns for tamariki or rangatahi, including those in care or custody, and the criticality of that response.
Practice tools
SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
The SKS screens help us assess whether te tamaiti is dealing with substance abuse issues, suffering from psychological distress, or at risk of death by suicide.
Policy
Supporting the participation of tamariki and rangatahi
We must ensure tamariki and rangatahi have the information and support they need to freely express their views and actively participate in the work we do together.
Care
Giving provisional approval
Provisional approval of caregivers requires careful consideration and should only be used in urgent circumstances.
Residential care, Youth justice, Policy
Escorting tamariki and rangatahi
We organise and carry out escorted travel for tamariki and rangatahi when it's needed to ensure the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi, kaimahi or the public.
Intake, Practice tools
Considerations when responding to information received
Use these prompts to gather and assess as much information as possible from the person reporting the concerns about te tamaiti.