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.
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.
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.
Care
Allowances to support tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody and their caregivers
These allowances and entitlements support tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody and their caregivers where applicable.
Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
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. What is
Care, Policy
Reports to the Ombudsman – section 47
We must provide a report to the Ombudsman where te tamaiti or rangatahi is in the custody of the chief executive by way of a section 39, 40 or 42 warrant and is released from that custody within 5 days without being brought before the Family Court.
Practice approach
Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach
Our practice approach recognises the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori so we enact te Tiriti principles in our practice with tamariki/mokopuna, whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.
Practice approach
Relational-restorative theory
A method of thinking about relationships and their effect on our work and lives. This theory aligns with our practice approach.
Adoption
Balancing the Adoption Act and the Oranga Tamariki Act
When parents are considering adoption, we need to understand statutory obligations and be able to explain the impact of different legislation to birthparents so we can help uphold the mana of everyone.
Care
How we work with tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
There are triggers and risk factors that can signal that tamariki and rangatahi may be considering running away. This guidance may help us deal with this situation.