In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) surrogacy adoption

Children born as a result of in-vitro fertilisation procedures have a right to know about their origins and to be able to access information about those origins. Under New Zealand law the surrogate (and partner) are recognised as the legal parents of the child. In order for the intending parents to be recognised as the child’s legal parents they will need to apply to adopt the child.

Care, Policy

Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver

This policy sets out our obligations to eligible rangatahi and caregivers when rangatahi wish to remain with, or return to live with, a caregiver.

Youth justice, Interventions

Supporting a victim survivor of sexual violence in a youth justice family group conference

Youth justice coordinators consider how they deliberately tailor their approach when supporting victim survivors of sexual violence of all ages through the youth justice system to minimise further trauma and ensure the oranga of all participants.

Care

Adoptive applicant support and review

Adoptive applicants are reviewed every two years while they're waiting for a placement. We can also offer them support during this time.

Policy

Safe sleep

All tamariki under 2 years of age who are in the care or custody of the chief executive must sleep in a safe, age-appropriate bed at all times.

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Exploring Care workbook

Occurs on: Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Care standards

People attending an information session will get this informational workbook.

Transitioning disabled young people out of Oranga Tamariki care

This key information contains information to assist social workers when considering transitioning a disabled young people in Oranga Tamariki care to adult health and disability support services.

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Intercountry adoption applicants financial status – form

Occurs on: Overseas dossier for intercountry adoptions

Declaration of intercountry adoptive applicants’ financial status.

Information sharing

Consulting about sharing information

We must consult with te tamaiti or rangatahi about disclosing their information. It is also good practice to consult with others whose information we are sharing if it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Assessment and planning

When adults who have sexually abused have contact with tamariki or rangatahi

We need to build and deepen our understanding of what safety measures are in place to protect te tamaiti or rangatahi to minimise the risk of further opportunities for sexual abuse.