Care, Policy
Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
This policy sets out the requirements to ensure tamariki in care have a safe, stable and loving home if they are unable to have their long-term care needs met by their parents or usual carers. This policy replaces 'Noho ake Oranga'.
Care
Explaining rights and entitlements to tamariki and rangatahi
Under the National Care Standards, every tamaiti and rangatahi is entitled to receive information about what they can expect when they are in care, their rights and how they will be supported to raise any concerns they have.
Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Strengthening our response to unborn and newborn pēpi
When we receive a report of concern for a newborn or unborn pēpi, we work with their family, whānau, hapū, iwi and family group using the same approach we use for all our mahi, with additional considerations to strengthen our response.
Use of electronic communication in residences
This key information outlines how to help keep children and young people safe when using media, music, games and electronic devices.
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.
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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.
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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).
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Application for assessment
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Application form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.
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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.
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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.