Care

Housing support for whānau or family

Secure and stable housing helps whānau and families care for their tamariki and rangatahi and support oranga. We advocate for them and provide information about the Fast Track process when tamariki and rangatahi are in the custody of the chief executive.

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Allegations of harm – outcome report template

Occurs on: Allegations of harm (ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation) of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

Designed to help with the structure of the outcome report for allegations of harm by caregivers.

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Higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) template with outcome letter

Occurs on: Higher fostercare allowance

Template and outcome letter for proposed higher fostercare allowance.

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Police and Oranga Tamariki section 48 flowchart

Occurs on: Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48

Process for unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi.

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Practice note: When tamariki or rangatahi are at risk of harm (November 2023)

Occurs on: Practice notes

There will be times when tamariki or rangatahi are not safe at home and need to live away from their parents or usual caregivers. This may require a statutory order.

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All About Me plan – template example

Occurs on: All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi, Care standards, All About Me plan, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi

Example of the template available through CYRAS.

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SACs, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)

Fact sheet for the SKS screens.

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū Va'aifetū is a practical guide for integrating Pacific cultures into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children of Pacific descent. What is

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Child Protection Protocol: joint operating procedures

Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP), Specialist child interviews

How Police and Oranga Tamariki work together when a report of concern of potential harm be a criminal offence.

Practice approach

Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach

Our practice approach recognises the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori so we enact te Tiriti principles in our practice with tamariki/mokopuna, whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.