Assessment and planning
Understanding and working with complex needs
Many tamariki and rangatahi may experience complex and layered needs that impact their lives, and the lives of others. We work with tamariki or rangatahi and their whānau, family and others to understand and respond to their needs.
Information sharing, Policy
Sharing information
Sharing information is a key part of a practitioner’s role when working with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family to ensure we're keeping tamariki and rangatahi safe. We respect the mana and dignity of the people the information is about.
Care
Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood
Planning is agreed and updated by an appropriate, comprehensive whānau decision-making process, such as a family group conference or a hui ā-whānau or family meeting process. It needs to be well facilitated and inclusive.
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Practice triggers
Occurs on: Practice triggers
Practice triggers when working with vulnerable infants, disability and violence in families.
Adoption
The social worker's court report on the adoption application
The adoptive applicants’ solicitor makes the application for an adoption order in the Family Court. Once the application is filed, the court will request a social worker's report.
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Practice note: Section 78 custody orders for unborn and newborn pēpi (May 2022)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Applying the safety and risk screen and working with the CPRP.
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Oranga Tamariki practice standards (print)
Occurs on: Practice standards
A4 printable version of the 8 Oranga Tamariki practice standards.
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Substances and choices scale – a clinician guide
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Using and interpreting the substances and choices scale.
Care
Types of care
Caregivers and adoptive applicants can be assessed and approved to provide different types of care.
Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Strengthening our response to unborn and newborn pēpi
When we receive a report of concern for a newborn or unborn pēpi, we work with their family, whānau, hapū, iwi and family group using the same approach we use for all our mahi, with additional considerations to strengthen our response.