Care, Policy
Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
This policy outlines our support obligations to address the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the care or custody of the chief executive.
Care
Use of legal orders to support a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki in permanent care
Legal orders for permanent care can support security and stability for tamariki who have been in our care or custody and their caregivers.
Care
Managing caregiver claims
If a caregiver's property is damaged by tamariki or rangatahi who are in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive while in their care, and the damage isn't covered by their insurance, they may be able to make a claim to Oranga Tamariki.
Assessment and planning
Identity and culture
This page explores culture and identity, including what culture and identity are, forming a sense of self-belief and the hopes, dreams and wishes of te tamaiti and rangatahi.
Residential care, Youth justice, Policy
Working with tamariki and rangatahi in remand homes
Social workers and remand home kaimahi support tamariki and rangatahi when they're living in or transitioning to or from a remand home.
Information sharing
Requesting information
The provisions make it clear we can request information if we believe it’s in the best interests of tamariki and will support their wellbeing or safety.
Intake, Interventions, Assessment and planning
Care and protection resource panel
Care and protection resource panels are made up of people from local communities. Each panel helps us understand the community and what services and supports are available there.
Practice approach
Whakamana te tamaiti: Practice empowering tamariki Māori
I will apply the principles of Mana Tamaiti, Whakapapa and Whanaungatanga to my practice, in order to ensure I’m responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori.
Policy
Case recording
Case recording helps us uphold the mana and understand and tell the story of those we work with, including tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau or family. It also helps us understand our engagement with wider networks including hapū and iwi during a case.
Interventions
Preparing for the care and protection family group conference
A referral for a family group conference is made when there is a belief that te tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care or protection, or a conference would help whānau or family make a plan to address the oranga (wellbeing) of te tamaiti or rangatahi.