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SACs, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

Fact sheet for the SKS screens.

Policy

Policy

Our practice policies set out the must-dos when we're working with tamariki and their whānau…

Assessment and planning

Assessments

The assessment process helps us work with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau or family to…

Adoption

Overseas dossier for intercountry adoptions

We collate the documents required for an intercountry adoption. We send this overseas dossier to the New Zealand Central Authority (NZCA) for validation and sending to the country.

Care

Giving provisional approval

Provisional approval of caregivers requires careful consideration and should only be used in urgent circumstances.

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Higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) template with outcome letter

Occurs on: Higher fostercare allowance

Template and outcome letter for proposed higher fostercare allowance.

Adoption

Intercountry adoption applications to the Family Court

When adoptive applicants apply for intercountry adoption directly to the Family Court, we determine the best way to proceed depending on the countries of residence of all parties to the adoption application. We liaise with the Intercountry Adoption Team.

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Social worker proposal for intercountry transfer

Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources

Covers the Oranga Tamariki history and current situation.

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Example 1 of a section 131A report

Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A

The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.

Care, Policy

Caregiver support

The requirements for providing support to Oranga Tamariki approved caregivers (whānau or family and non-whānau or family).