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Caregiver support plan – template
Occurs on: Caregiver support plan, How to access caregiver support and development, Care standards
We use the caregiver support plan template to document the support needs of caregivers.
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 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. This policy replaces 'Noho ake Oranga'.
Care
Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their health needs
Good health is essential to oranga and positive life outcomes. We need to support tamariki and rangatahi to access health services, both to maintain their good health and to meet any health and disability needs.
Care
All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi
The All About Me plan is designed to enable us to respond to the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the custody or care of the chief executive in line with the National Care Standards. It applies to care and protection and youth justice.
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Joint protocol – Family Court responses for children who offend
Occurs on: Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e)
Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.
Care
Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home when tamariki or rangatahi are living with non-whānau caregivers
Primary responsibility for caring for and nurturing tamariki and rangatahi lies with family, whānau, hapū, iwi and family group. Plans need to respond to the circumstances and care needs of each tamaiti or rangatahi in the care of non-whānau caregivers.
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.
Working with Māori
Kairaranga ā-whānau
Kairaranga ā-whānau is a specialist Māori role. The literal meaning of the term is: a person who is a weaver of family connections.
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.
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.