Care
Higher fostercare allowance
The higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) is used when a caregiver requires additional and specific financial support to meet the needs of te tamaiti in their care that is most effectively and efficiently provided through a regular higher rate of payment.
Care
Allegations of harm in care or custody
The safety and oranga (wellbeing) of te tamaiti or rangatahi in care or custody is our first concern when there are allegations of harm or concerns for oranga.
Practice approach
Work closely in partnership with others — guidance
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.
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.
Care, Interventions, Policy
Without notice application for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi
Without notice applications for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi under section 78 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 can only be made in exceptional circumstances and require approval of the site manager.
Assessment and planning
Seeking consent to talk to tamariki and rangatahi
Wherever practicable, we seek consent from a parent or guardian when we need to talk directly with tamariki or rangatahi aged under 18 years old.
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Child Protection Protocol: joint operating procedures
Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP), Specialist child interviews
How Police and Oranga Tamariki work together when a report of concern of potential harm be a criminal offence.
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
All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi
The All About Me plan is designed to enable us to support and respond to the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in the custody or care of the chief executive in line with the National Care Standards.
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Guide – Intercountry Hague Convention adoptions
Occurs on: Facilitating the adoption of a tamaiti from overseas
This document helps adoptive parents navigate the tasks they need to complete with DIA after the adoption certificate has been issued.