Care
Allegations of harm to tamariki by caregivers
The safety and oranga of te tamaiti is our first concern when an allegation of harm is made against a caregiver or there are concerns for oranga. We are respectful, fair, transparent and sensitive to caregivers’ needs during the assessment/investigation.
Information sharing
Disclosing information
Any decision to disclose information should be done to help support and protect tamariki or rangatahi, or assist their whānau or family to help tamariki or rangatahi as early as possible.
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Interagency guide to gateway assessments
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
Information and guidance for all agencies and professionals involved in delivering gateway assessments.
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Te Ao Kohatu: a literature review of indigenous theoretical and practice frameworks for mokopuna and whānau wellbeing
Occurs on: Working with Māori: Te Toka Tūmoana
Discusses this literature in relation to Te Toka Tūmoana.
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Family group conferences for care or protection concerns – the provisions of section 28(b)
A family group conference can consider if a tamaiti or rangatahi is in need of care and protection or assistance.
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FASD support for caregivers – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
Transcript for the video about FASD support for caregivers.
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Contact agreement between adoptive parents and birthparents
Occurs on: Adoption policy — Resources, What is open adoption, Meeting and making a contact agreement, Adoption – Facilitating an adoption placement
A guide for creating a contact agreement contact agreement that records their commitment to information sharing and ongoing contact arrangements.
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Factsheet 36: Intercountry Adoption the Principle of Subsidiarity
Occurs on: The New Zealand Central Authority and accredited adoption agencies under the Hague Convention
An International Social Service factsheet talking about the principle of subsidiarity.
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Tamariki All About Me plan
Occurs on: Tamariki All About Me plan — child-friendly version, All About Me plan
Child-friendly version of the All About Me plan.
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Practice note: Casework recording (November 2022)
Occurs on: Practice notes, Recording casework
Why recording information is important, particularly as it relates to informing our understanding of the situation for tamariki and their whānau or family.