Practice tools
Suicide risk tool – question prompt examples
This tool provides some example questions to ask a tamaiti or rangatahi who might be at risk of suicide.
Information sharing, Interventions
Information to the Family Court – section 131A
We provide brief written information about our involvement with the adults, tamariki and rangatahi named in a request from the Family Court under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004 (CoCA).
Care
Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
We support applicants by helping them complete the application forms and answering their questions.
Residential care, Policy
Working with tamariki and rangatahi in supervised group homes
This policy sets out requirements to support tamariki and rangatahi in, or transitioning to or from, a supervised group home.
Youth justice, Policy
Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e)
Applications for care or protection orders on section 14(1)(e) grounds are made by enforcement officers. Offending by tamariki aged 10 to 13 years is managed through a youth justice process but is primarily a care and protection concern.
Policy
Allegations of harm towards rangatahi aged 18 and above by transition caregivers
When there is an allegation of harm (abuse or neglect), we work closely with rangatahi aged 18 and over, transition caregivers and the Police to share information and provide support and advice to rangatahi and transition caregivers.
Adoption
Balancing the Adoption Act and the Oranga Tamariki Act
When parents are considering adoption, we need to understand statutory obligations and be able to explain the impact of different legislation to birthparents so we can help uphold the mana of everyone.
Practice approach
Work closely in partnership with others
I will engage and collaborate with key people working with each tamaiti, in order to ensure their full range of needs are identified and addressed in a coordinated way.
Care, Policy
All About Me plan
The All About Me plan describes how we will meet the needs we have identified for te tamaiti or rangatahi. This policy defines when the plan is needed and how we develop, maintain and use it.
Practice tools
Practice triggers
Use these practice triggers to guide decision-making and help with case planning.