— download (PDF 189 KB)
Casenote example – special consideration of caregiver approval
Occurs on: Recording casework
Example of a casenote for the special consideration of caregiver approval created by a social worker.
Interventions
Tamariki and rangatahi with Family Court orders in place
When we're working with tamariki or rangatahi and their whānau or family, we need to be aware of any Family Court orders that are in place and understand what they mean.
Care
Completing police vetting
We police vet people, such as caregiver or adoptive parent applicants, mentors or volunteers, to help us assess their suitability.
Care
Recognition payments
Some rangatahi aged 18 to 21 who live with a transition caregiver have special or additional needs. We can recognise the additional living costs associated with these needs.
Adoption
Balancing the Adoption Act and the Oranga Tamariki Act
When parents are considering adoption, we need to understand statutory obligations and be able to explain the impact of different legislation to birthparents so we can help uphold the mana of everyone.
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.
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Living arrangement agreement template
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver
The agreement to be signed by those involved with the living arrangement agreement.
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Dr McGinn provides further insight into FASD – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
This 2014 video covers 'what you can expect' with a tamaiti or rangatahi with FASD and 'what you can do'.
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Va'aifetū – working with I-Kiribati families
Occurs on: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
I-Kiribati cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
Care
Caregiver support plan
We help caregivers to identify any support or training they need so they can meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi. We create a support plan to document this additional support.