Care, Policy

Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

This policy sets out the requirements to ensure tamariki in care have a safe, stable and loving home if they are unable to have their long-term care needs met by their parents or usual carers. This policy replaces 'Noho ake Oranga'.

Care

Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their health needs

Good health is essential to oranga and positive life outcomes. We need to support tamariki and rangatahi to access health services, both to maintain their good health and to meet any health and disability needs.

Care

All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi

The All About Me plan is designed to enable us to respond to the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the custody or care of the chief executive in line with the National Care Standards. It applies to care and protection and youth justice.

Assessment and planning

Working effectively with whānau or families impacted by violence

Family violence is abusive behaviour that can occur across whakapapa and generations and has complex causes. To support change, we consider restorative approaches that engage the whole whānau or family, rather than focusing on individuals or incidences.

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Te Ao Kohatu: a literature review of indigenous theoretical and practice frameworks for mokopuna and whānau wellbeing

Occurs on: Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana

Discusses this literature in relation to Te Toka Tūmoana.

Care, Policy

Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

This policy outlines our support obligations to address the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the chief executive.

Working with Māori

Kairaranga ā-whānau

Kairaranga ā-whānau is a specialist Māori role. The literal meaning of the term is: a person who is a weaver of family connections.

Care, Policy

Domestic and overseas travel

We must ensure the oranga (wellbeing, health, safety and security) of tamariki and rangatahi we have responsibilities for while they are travelling within New Zealand or internationally.

Interventions

Confidentiality and the family group conference

A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.

Interventions

Support and assistance for tamariki and rangatahi not in need of care or protection

We can provide support and assistance to address risks or wellbeing concerns for a tamaiti or rangatahi even if they are not in need of care or protection.