— download (PDF 693 KB)
Developing a supervision agreement – guide
Occurs on: Resources for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model
A guide for developing a supervision agreement for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model.
Assessment and planning
Allocating a key worker and co-worker
When a child and family assessment, investigation or intervention is required for a tamaiti or rangatahi, a key worker is allocated who holds responsibility for all case activity. A co-worker may assist the key worker for a specific purpose.
— download (PDF 183 KB)
Youth justice reparation accord and template
Occurs on: Holding the youth justice family group conference, Youth justice family group conference – holding the conference
Oranga Tamariki has developed a reparation accord in partnership with the National Council of Victim Support Groups (Victim Support).
Information sharing, Policy
Sharing information
Sharing information is a key part of a practitioner’s role when working with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family to ensure we're keeping tamariki and rangatahi safe. We respect the mana and dignity of the people the information is about.
— download (DOC 119 KB)
Request to locate an overseas placement – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Covers preferred geographical area, timeframe and information about te tamaiti or rangatahi and current arrangements.
— download (PDF 240 KB)
Application for assessment
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Application form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.
— download (DOCX 137 KB)
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.
— download (DOC 171 KB)
Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.
— download (PDF 396 KB)
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.
— download (PDF 466 KB)
Va'aifetū – working with Cook Islands Māori families
Cook Islands Māori cultural framework for practice, including key principles.