Residential care
The journey through a care and protection residence for tamariki and rangatahi
We want tamariki and rangatahi to reach their full potential. Residential care provides a safe and stable placement for tamariki and rangatahi when they aren’t able to be placed in the community.
Assessment and planning
Working effectively with whānau or families impacted by violence
Family violence is abusive behaviour that can occur across whakapapa and generations and has complex causes. To support change, we consider restorative approaches that engage the whole whānau or family, rather than focusing on individuals or incidences.
Assessment and planning
Interpreters when English is not the first or preferred language
We support the use of interpreter and translation services when English is not the first or preferred language of te tamaiti or rangatahi or their whānau or family. A sign language interpreter may be required when we are working with someone who is Deaf.
Assessment and planning
When adults who have sexually abused have contact with tamariki or rangatahi
We need to build and deepen our understanding of what safety measures are in place to protect te tamaiti or rangatahi to minimise the risk of further opportunities for sexual abuse.
Interventions
Tamariki with offending behaviours
When offending behaviours start in childhood, early interventions need to focus on the underlying care or protection concerns. We apply an oranga lens to help us understand the needs of the tamariki in the context of their whānau or family.
Youth justice, Interventions
Planning for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa
Early preparation, thorough planning and collaboration are vital in supporting tamariki and rangatahi who appear in the Youth Court, Te Kōti Rangatahi or the Pasifika Court. We also engage with victims to consider their views and keep them informed.
Policy
Case recording
Case recording helps us uphold the mana and understand and tell the story of those we work with, including tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau or family. It also helps us understand our engagement with wider networks including hapū and iwi during a case.
Care, Policy
Caregiver support
The requirements for providing support to Oranga Tamariki approved caregivers (whānau or family and non-whānau or family).
Care
Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody
Oranga Tamariki provides advice and assistance to eligible rangatahi who have left our care or custody and who are aged from 15 to 25 years old. This is referred to as the provision of advice and assistance.
Interventions
Types of court orders
We need to understand the rights, powers and responsibilities of the different court orders that place a tamaiti in the care or custody of the chief executive. Other orders can also be sought, for example support or services orders.