— download (PDF 79 KB)
Young person and family consult – template
Occurs on: Child/young person and family consult
Use this template when completing the consult for a rangatahi.
— download (PDF 198 KB)
How to request site storage for belongings
Occurs on: Care standards
Sites contact Regional Property and Facilities Manager to discuss additional storage.
Assessment and planning
Police Safety Orders
The Police can issue a Police Safety Order against a person, including a rangatahi, who is or has been in a family relationship with another person if the Police believe the order will help make a person safe from family violence.
Care
Maintaining contact
If a transition worker isn’t available, Oranga Tamariki will keep in contact with rangatahi who have left our care or custody after they turn 16 and until their 21st birthday.
Assessment and planning
Methamphetamine
We need to understand the impact of methamphetamine use on a person's ability to care for tamariki and rangatahi. When working with rangatahi who are using methamphetamine, we help them to minimise harm and risks to themselves and others.
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Va'aifetū – working with Samoan families
Samoan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
— download (PDF 580 KB)
Practice note: Upholding the mana and rights of caregivers (May 2025)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.
— download (PDF 151 KB)
Plans and legal statuses
Occurs on: Care standards, All About Me plan, Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody, All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi
When we prepare an assessment and plan at the National Care Standards standard
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Living Arrangement Agreement Template
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver
IN-CONFIDENCE oLiving Arrangement Agreement between rangatahi and caregiver/s Rangatahi have the option to continue (or return to) living with approved whānau/non-kin caregivers after their discharge
Practice tools
Te Puna Oranga
Te Puna Oranga is our holistic and ecological approach to understanding harm, risk and safety, and the needs, strengths and aspirations of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau or family for their sustained oranga.