Care, Policy

Rangatahi in care or custody driving a vehicle

Rangatahi in care or custody need to be supported to gain a driver licence like all rangatahi in Aotearoa need support. We ensure rangatahi and vehicle owners understand the implications, responsibilities, and the support available from Oranga Tamariki.

Care

Care agreements

Sections 139 and 140 of the Oranga Tamariki Act provide for tamariki and rangatahi to enter care through a voluntary agreement with the parents, guardians or person having care of them. The period of time depends on their age and the type of agreement.

Working with Pacific peoples, Practice approach

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Va'aifetū is a practical guide for integrating Pacific cultures into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.

Care, Policy

Transition to adulthood — Maintaining contact

We must maintain contact with eligible rangatahi who have left care or a youth justice residential placement when a transition worker isn’t available through a local provider.

Working with Māori

Whānau searching

Whānau searching connects tamariki to their whānau network and when done well may extend into hapū and iwi. It helps identify the right people to participate and be involved in whānau decision-making about tamariki wellbeing.

Youth justice, Care, Policy

Tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised

When tamariki and rangatahi are absent without permission, we work together with others and act promptly to determine their whereabouts and ensure their safety.

Advocacy

Advocacy for parents and whānau or family

We encourage parents and whānau or family to access independent advocacy when we’re involved with them, recognising their right to fully participate at all stages of our involvement, helping reduce disparities and increasing equity for parents and whānau.

Assessment and planning

Police Safety Orders

The Police can issue a Police Safety Order against a person, including a rangatahi, who is or has been in a family relationship with another person if the Police believe the order will help make a person safe from family violence.

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Te Toka Tūmoana cue cards

Occurs on: Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana, Preparing for the care and protection family group conference, Holding the care and protection family group conference

This resource shows how Te Toku Tūmoana works and each of the elements within it.

Care

Support for play, recreation and community activities

We must ensure that support is provided to tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody to meet their needs for play, recreation and participation in community activities, including supporting, and assisting caregivers to promote these activities.