— download (XLSX 12 KB)

Belongings register – template

Occurs on: Personal belongings

For social workers to record personal belongings belonging to tamariki or rangatahi.

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International Social Service case summary – template

Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources

Covers problem statement, people involved, chronology of events and service requested.

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Joint family group conference protocol for children who offend

Occurs on: Youth justice family group conference – convening the conference, Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e), Tamariki with offending behaviours, Assessment

Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.

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Child Protection Protocol: joint operating procedures

Occurs on: Child Protection Protocol (CPP), Specialist child interviews

How Police and Oranga Tamariki work together when a report of concern of potential harm be a criminal offence.

— download (DOCX 21 KB)

Dangerous situations incident form

Occurs on: Managing and responding to dangerous situations

Form for recording the details of an incident.

— download (PDF 204 KB)

Gateway assessment flowchart

Occurs on: Gateway assessments

A summary of the gateway process.

Care, Policy

Caregiver and adoptive applicant assessment and approval

The requirements for assessment and approval of prospective caregivers (family/whānau and non-whānau) and adoptive applicants (domestic and inter-country adoption).

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Va'aifetū, part II: Principles, cultural frameworks, guidelines

Occurs on: Bhavish – Fiji Indian cultural approach

Practical guide on how to integrate culture into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children.

— download (DOCX 98 KB)

Preliminary analysis of intercountry relative adoption proposal from contracting state to Hague Convention – template

Occurs on: Adoption – Responding to relative intercountry adoption proposals

Gather and analyse information from relatives in New Zealand wishing to adopt a relative tamaiti from another contracting state to the Hague Convention.

— download (PDF 1.3 MB)

Care and protection resource panel – handbook

Occurs on: Care and protection resource panel

This handbook sets out the requirements for Oranga Tamariki staff and panel members.