— download (DOCX 30 KB)
FASD support for caregivers – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
Transcript for the video about FASD support for caregivers.
— download (PDF 141 KB)
Factsheet 36: Intercountry Adoption the Principle of Subsidiarity
Occurs on: The New Zealand Central Authority and accredited adoption agencies under the Hague Convention
An International Social Service factsheet talking about the principle of subsidiarity.
— 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 929 KB)
Oranga-framed practice prompts (A5 booklet)
Occurs on: Oranga-framed practice prompts
This version can be printed as an A5 booklet.
Assessment and planning
Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi
When tamariki and rangatahi have been harmed or may be at risk, we engage, talk with them and listen to understand how they’ve been impacted by their experiences to inform our understanding of them and any planning with them, whānau or family and others.
— 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 7.3 MB)
Tamariki All About Me plan
Occurs on: Tamariki All About Me plan — child-friendly version, All About Me plan
Child-friendly version of the All About Me plan.
— download (PDF 265 KB)
Practice note: Casework recording (November 2022)
Occurs on: Practice notes, Recording casework
Why recording information is important, particularly as it relates to informing our understanding of the situation for tamariki and their whānau or family.
— download (PDF 340 KB)
Banking options for tamariki and rangatahi
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Preparation, assessment and planning, Finances and wills for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
Menu of banking options and instructions for opening independent accounts.