Interventions

Support and assistance for tamariki and rangatahi not in need of care or protection

We can provide support and assistance to address risks or wellbeing concerns for a tamaiti or rangatahi even if they are not in need of care or protection.

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Referral for residential services and high-needs placement – form

Occurs on: Specialist placements for tamariki and rangatahi with high needs

Information to help us understand the needs of the rangatahi and match them with a suitable care arrangement.

Youth justice family group conferences: Completion and presentation of decisions, recommendations and plans

Each family group conference is unique and therefore every plan will be different from the next in reflecting the exceptional circumstances of te tamaiti or rangatahi. However, there are certain things that a family group conference must address and these are discussed below. 

Practice approach

Serious harm

Harm can have a varying degree of impact on te tamaiti or rangatahi. Sometimes a single traumatic event (for example, a violent sexual or physical assault) can have a significant impact on te tamaiti or rangatahi and may constitute serious harm.

Policy and guidelines for medication management in Oranga Tamariki residences (2012)

This information is adapted from the Ministry of Health's Medicines Care Guides for Residential Aged Care (2011).

Interventions, Policy

Family Court

We must present and conduct ourselves in a professional and respectful manner when engaging with the Family Court. We must prepare and file clear and outcomes-focused protection applications, court plans and reports.

Advocacy

Advocacy for parents and whānau or family

We encourage parents and whānau or family to access independent advocacy when we’re involved with them, recognising their right to fully participate at all stages of our involvement, helping reduce disparities and increasing equity for parents and whānau.

Interventions

Confidentiality and the family group conference

A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.

Practice approach

See and engage tamariki — guidance

I will see and engage with each tamaiti I am working with, in order to understand their needs, build their trust and ensure they have a say in decisions.

Residential care

The journey through a care and protection residence for tamariki and rangatahi

We want tamariki and rangatahi to reach their full potential. Residential care provides a safe and stable placement for tamariki and rangatahi when they aren’t able to be placed in the community.