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.
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.
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Request for family/whānau caregiver assessment in Australia template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources, Australian care arrangements, Setting up a care arrangement in Australia – process guidance
Use this template when requesting that an Australian state or territory undertakes an assessment of prospective whānau or family caregivers living in Australia.
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.
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 and rangatahi 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.
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Electronic Monitoring of curfew: information for whānau and others living in the home
Occurs on: Considerations before imposing a curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders, Responding to Young Serious Offenders, Monitoring curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders
What it means and what whānau and others living in the home need to do.
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Electronic Monitoring of curfew: information for rangatahi
Occurs on: Responding to Young Serious Offenders, Monitoring curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders, Considerations before imposing a curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders
Helping rangatahi understand when they've been given or might be given a curfew with Electronic Monitoring.
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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Self-assessment for caregivers – form
Occurs on: Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive applicants
Use this form to see how prepared a caregiver is and how we could support.
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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.