Care
Giving provisional approval
Provisional approval of caregivers requires careful consideration and should only be used in urgent circumstances.
Line of sight in a care and protection residence
This key information outlines how to put into action the line of sight section of the Working with Children and Young People in Residences policy.
When a child or young person dies
This key information outlines what to do when a child or young person dies while in care.
Information sharing
Supporting definitions — Information sharing
Definitions of terms relating to information sharing from legislation, including the Privacy Act 2020, the Children's Act 2014 and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
Assessment and planning
Police Safety Orders
The Police can issue a Police Safety Order against a person, including a rangatahi, who is or has been in a family relationship with another person if the Police believe the order will help make a person safe from family violence.
Care
Search and seizure as part of managing serious and imminent harm
There are strict limitations to when kaimahi can search tamariki or rangatahi and seize harmful or unlawful items outside of section 396 residences.
Interventions
Confidentiality and the family group conference
A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.
Interventions
After the care and protection family group conference
We work with te tamaiti or rangatahi, their whānau or family and others involved to implement the decisions, recommendations and plan agreed at the family group conference and to review them.
Working with Pacific peoples, Practice approach
Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Va'aifetū is a practical guide for integrating Pacific cultures into practice in pursuit of best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.
Care
Use of legal orders to support a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki in permanent care
Legal orders for permanent care can support security and stability for tamariki who have been in our care or custody and their caregivers.