Residential care, Policy
Working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences
This policy outlines what we must do while working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences.
Practice approach
Ensure safety and wellbeing — guidance
I will take action every time I am worried about harm to te tamaiti, in order to protect them from harm and the impact of this on their long term wellbeing.
Assessment and planning
When urgent action is needed to secure the safety of pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi
We should consider these principles when there are serious safety concerns for pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi and the situation is urgent.
Care
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent is an important step and includes attending an information session and preparation programmes.
Assessment and planning
When suicide risk is identified
When we identify suicide risk, we work together with te tamaiti or rangatahi, their whānau or family and other professionals to secure their immediate safety, and then develop a plan that will help te tamaiti or rangatahi restore oranga.
Practice approach
Developing understanding
We draw on a range of sources, views, professional and whānau knowledge, research, views and ideas.
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 and rangatahi 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.
When a child or young person dies
This key information outlines what to do when a child or young person dies while in care.
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.