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: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Practical guide on how to integrate culture into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children.
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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.
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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.
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Financial assistance decision-making framework (TSS)
Occurs on: Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody
Flowchart showing the process for decisions about financial assistance.
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Social worker proposal for intercountry transfer
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Covers the Oranga Tamariki history and current situation.
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Memo template – Approval for placement/repatriation across international borders
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template for memo to chief executive for approval of repatriation or placement overseas.
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SACs, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Fact sheet for the SKS screens.
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Transition to adulthood – transition worker
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Supporting rangatahi to develop their life skills, Transition to independence
A transition worker supports rangatahi. Transition workers work for iwi, Māori or community organisations that have partnered with Oranga Tamariki.
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Live supervision coaching – template
Occurs on: Resources for the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model
Can be used as a learning and development tool to support the kaiārahi and kaitiaki to grow their understanding and skills in working with the tangata whenua and bicultural supervision model.