Care
Te Aronga
This guidance supports our use of Te Aronga, an information and planning web application for tamariki or rangatahi in the care or custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive. It explains the parts of Te Aronga and their purpose and function.
— download (DOCX 84 KB)
Request for interstate assessment of parent/s for reunification – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template with examples of possible areas to be covered in the assessment report.
— download (PDF 76 KB)
Substances and choices scale (SACS)
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
The SACS is only to be used by health professionals working with young people who are engaged in a treatment agency.
— download (PDF 86 KB)
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.
— download (DOC 85 KB)
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.
— download (PDF 176 KB)
Reference for caregiving and adoption – form
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Assessing information from suitability checks
Reference form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.
— download (DOCX 88 KB)
Te Aronga template
Occurs on: Care standards, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Goal Plan for te tamaiti or rangatahi
This document shows the information we enter into CYRAS.
— download (PDF 1.4 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.
— download (DOCX 91 KB)
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.
— download (PDF 471 KB)
Va'aifetū – working with Tuvaluan families
Tuvaluan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.