— download (DOCX 98 KB)
Caregiver and adoptive applicant – application pack cover letter
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
A template cover letter to include with the caregiver and adoptive parent application.
— download (PDF 481 KB)
Joint protocol – Family Court responses for children who offend
Occurs on: Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e)
Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.
— download (PDF 1.1 MB)
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.
— download (PDF 248 KB)
Overseas travel – flowchart and checklists
Occurs on: Domestic and overseas travel
The overseas travel checklist must be completed before travel is booked.
— download (PDF 469 KB)
Gateway in CYRAS and at the DHB
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
A step-by-step guide to creating a referral in CYRAS.
— download (DOC 123 KB)
Request for interstate transfer of casework tasks – template
Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources
Template covering the casework assistance requested.
— download (DOCX 41 KB)
Site manager approval form for a without notice application for a section 78 custody order – template
Occurs on: Without notice application for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi
Use this template to record the required approvals.
— download (PDF 226 KB)
Our shift in practice is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi – background paper
Occurs on: Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach
Recognising the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori
— download (DOCX 79 KB)
Higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) template with outcome letter
Occurs on: Higher fostercare allowance
Template and outcome letter for proposed higher fostercare allowance.
Care, Policy
Domestic and overseas travel
We must ensure the oranga (wellbeing, health, safety and security) of tamariki and rangatahi we have responsibilities for while they are travelling within New Zealand or internationally.