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Example 3 of a section 131A report
Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A
The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.
Intake, Practice tools
Overview of the intake decision response tool
We use the intake decision response tool (DRT) to decide on the appropriate report of concern response pathway when we receive information or concerns for tamariki or rangatahi, including those in care or custody.
Interventions, Youth justice
Appointing a youth advocate for an intention-to-charge family group conference – section 248A
Oranga Tamariki must appoint a youth advocate for tamariki and rangatahi referred for an intention-to-charge family group conference if any of their alleged offences could be subject to a sentence of imprisonment of 10 years or more.
Assessment and planning
Child Protection Protocol (CPP)
All cases requiring an investigation response are worked in consultation with Police and must follow the Child Protection Protocol. We work to build and deepen our understanding of any harm impacting oranga for te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Assessment and planning
Mass allegation investigations
We work with Police on any allegation of abuse of 3 or more tamariki or rangatahi. We address the care or protection needs of tamariki or rangatahi with support from Police.
Interventions
Strengthening Families interagency meeting to support whānau or family
At a Strengthening Families coordination meeting, a whānau or family works in partnership with government and community agencies to identify what would help the whānau or family meet the needs of their tamariki and rangatahi.
Adoptions
This page provides some resources for adoptions.
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.
Care
Advertising for caregivers
This guidance helps us develop appropriate advertisements to attract caregivers, and sets out the process.
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.