— download (DOCX 129 KB)
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.
— download (PDF 265 KB)
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.
— 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 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.
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).
— 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 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 (PDF 1.1 MB)
Te Ao Kohatu: a literature review of indigenous theoretical and practice frameworks for mokopuna and whānau wellbeing
Discusses this literature in relation to Te Toka Tūmoana.
Care, Intake, Assessment and planning
Safe sleeping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)
We support whānau or family and caregivers to protect tamariki from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) through safe sleeping practices and providing a smoke-free environment, and we help them address any concerns.
Practice approach
Our practice approach
Our practice approach is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and supported by a mana-enhancing paradigm for practice and draws on Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing).