Adoption
Intercountry adoption Home Study report
We put together the Home Study assessment report to evidence that the applicants are eligible and suited to adopt a tamaiti from overseas. It also helps the overseas officials to match a whānau or family for a particular tamaiti.
Care
After the caregiver review
After conducting a caregiver review, put the information gathered into a written report and make a recommendation.
Care
How to access respite care, advice, assistance and a support person
Caregivers need a good support network, advice and respite in order to provide safe, stable and loving homes. Planning for regular breaks, attending a support group or talking with someone who understands can provide invaluable benefits for a caregiver.
Care
Transition to adulthood
We have a responsibility to assist rangatahi who are in, or have left, our long-term care or youth justice residential placements from the age of 15, to acquire the knowledge, skills, resources and supports they need to thrive.
Care
Caregiver review meetings
The caregiver review meeting enables us to explore with caregivers their ongoing willingness and suitability to provide care to support the review of their approval status.
Practice approach
Keep accurate records
I will document my key actions and decisions for each tamaiti I am working with, in order to ensure significant decisions are clearly evidenced and transparent.
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.
Disability
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
All tamariki, rangatahi, whānau or families have mana ahua ake – uniqueness and potential within their collective structure. People living with FASD and neurodiversity have rights and their own identity and strengths, and can have fulfilling lives.
Adoption, Policy
Adoption – Intercountry adoption: adopting a tamaiti from overseas
This policy provides an overview of the intercountry adoption policy and process to adopt a tamaiti from overseas.