Care
Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48
When Police use section 48 for tamariki or rangatahi found in a situation where their physical or mental health is, or is likely to be, impaired, we find an approved care arrangement, meet their immediate needs and assess their oranga (wellbeing).
Policy
Casework responsibilities when our work involves more than 1 site
When our casework involves more than 1 site, we must uphold the right of tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau or family, and caregivers to a continuous and easily accessible social work service, where all relevant information is communicated.
Interventions, Youth justice
Detaining 17-year-old rangatahi in a youth unit of a prison (section 238(1)(f))
Oranga Tamariki and the Department of Corrections can make a joint application to the Youth Court to detain a 17-year-old rangatahi in a youth unit of a prison to ensure the safety of any rangatahi in Oranga Tamariki custody.
Practice approach
Work closely in partnership with others — guidance
I will engage and collaborate with key people working with each tamaiti, in order to ensure their full range of needs are identified and addressed in a coordinated way.
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Request for overseas assessment of caregivers (holiday placement) – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources, Travel – within New Zealand and overseas
Template and guidance to use when an overseas holiday is proposed for a tamaiti or rangatahi.
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Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.
Practice tools
Organising my practice
The Organising my Practice tool is a practical application of the practice framework that helps us to plan our mahi and take an organised, intentional approach. It encourages critical thinking and analysis.
Interventions
Family group conferencing practice standards
These practice standards cover the key practice requirements for care and protection coordinators, youth justice coordinators and social workers to support high-quality family group conferencing.
Care
Completing police vetting
We police vet people, such as caregiver or adoptive parent applicants, mentors or volunteers, to help us assess their suitability.
Practice tools
Suicide risk tool – question prompt examples
This tool provides some example questions to ask a tamaiti or rangatahi who might be at risk of suicide.