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.

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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.

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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.

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Request for interstate assessment of parent/s for reunification – template

Occurs on: When children and young people move (including overseas) policy — Resources, Setting up a care arrangement in Australia – process guidance

Template with examples of possible areas to be covered in the assessment report.

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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.

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Higher fostercare allowance (HFCA) template with outcome letter

Occurs on: Higher fostercare allowance

Template and outcome letter for proposed higher fostercare allowance.

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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.

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Electronic Monitoring of curfew: information for home support person

Occurs on: Considerations before imposing a curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders, Responding to Young Serious Offenders, Monitoring curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders

The role of the person in the home who will support the rangatahi.

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Va'aifetū – working with Tuvaluan families

Tuvaluan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.

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Practice note: Supporting identity and oranga for rainbow and takatāpui rangatahi

Occurs on: Practice notes

Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.