Policy
Youth Court
When we are involved with the Youth Court, we need a good understanding of the court processes and how they relate to us and the people we work with.
Practice tools
Gateway assessments
A gateway assessment is an interagency process that helps to clarify and identify ways to address the health and education needs of tamariki and rangatahi we work with.
Assessment and planning
Specialised assessments and support needs
We work in partnership with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family and collaborate with specialised assessors to ensure that health and disability needs are understood and well supported.
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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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Gateway in CYRAS and at the DHB
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
A step-by-step guide to creating a referral in CYRAS.
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Referral for residential services and high-needs placement – form
Occurs on: Specialist placements for tamariki and rangatahi with high needs
Information to help us understand the needs of the rangatahi and match them with a suitable care arrangement.
When a child or young person dies
This key information outlines what to do when a child or young person dies while in care.
Using section 261 in a youth justice family group conference
Care and protection concerns for tamariki and rangatahi who offend can be considered during the youth justice family group conference under section 261 or in a separate care and protection family group conference.
Adoption
Approving intercountry adoptive applicants
The New Zealand Central Authority (NZCA) approves intercountry adoptive applicants as eligible and suited to adopt tamariki from overseas. We provide the NZCA with our Home Study assessment report and recommendation to approve the applicants.
Disability practice triggers
This page has key information on the services and processes required for obtaining assessments, ensuring a cross-sectoral response, and transitioning our disabled young people to adult services.