Seeking solutions with whānau and families
We consider a family/whānau agreement when we have concerns for the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi but there are positive safety factors within the whānau or family.
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.
Practice approach
Use professional supervision
I will use professional supervision to critically reflect on my practice, in order to ensure my decision-making is robust and to build the quality of my professional practice.
Practice approach
See and engage tamariki
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.
Practice approach
Ensure safety and wellbeing
I will take action every time I am worried about harm to te tamaiti, in order to protect them from harm and the impact of this on their long term wellbeing.
Care
How to access caregiver support and development
Caregivers can access support and development so they're better able to provide safe and loving homes. We help to identify the caregiver support available so caregivers can better meet the needs of tamariki.
Interventions, Youth justice
Supporting rangatahi in police custody under section 238(1)(e) before Youth Court hearing
A social worker is allocated to each rangatahi in police custody to undertake the requirements of the Youth Court review process under section 241(2) and to ensure we are monitoring the safety and oranga of rangatahi while in police custody.
Working with Māori, Practice approach
Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana
The Te Toka Tūmoana framework is built on the integrity and distinctness of Māori beliefs and practices, to advance tamariki ora within the context of our work.
Care, Policy
Transition to adulthood — Advice and assistance
This policy provides key information to help ensure our advice and assistance meets the needs of eligible rangatahi and helps them move towards independence.