Assessment and planning
When urgent action is needed to secure the safety of pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi
We should consider these principles when there are serious safety concerns for pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi and the situation is urgent.
Care, Interventions, Policy
Without notice application for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi
Without notice applications for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi under section 78 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 can only be made in exceptional circumstances and require approval of the site manager.
Care
Financial support for tamariki and rangatahi in care
Oranga Tamariki supports tamariki and rangatahi in care to ensure their assessed needs are met. A financial plan sets out the financial support required to meet those needs. We plan proactively and consider the full range of support needs.
Practice approach
Ensure safety and wellbeing — guidance
I will take action every time I am worried about harm to te tamaiti, in order to protect them from harm and the impact of this on their long term wellbeing.
Care
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent is an important step and includes attending an information session and preparation programmes.
Interventions, Policy
Family group conferences for care or protection concerns
We support tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family to create their own solutions to address care or protection concerns through the family group conference process, from referral to review, including when a family group conference is reconvened.
Care
Remain or return to living with a caregiver
Rangatahi in the custody of Oranga Tamariki can remain living with a caregiver after they turn 18 or they can return to living with a caregiver until they turn 21.
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Home Study report – template
Occurs on: Intercountry adoption Home Study report, Facilitating the adoption of a tamaiti from overseas, Overseas dossier for intercountry adoptions
Home Study report template for intercountry adoption.
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Va'aifetū – working with Cook Islands Māori families
Occurs on: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Cook Islands Māori cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
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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.