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.

Youth justice family group conferences: Completion and presentation of decisions, recommendations and plans

Each family group conference is unique and therefore every plan will be different from the next in reflecting the exceptional circumstances of te tamaiti or rangatahi. However, there are certain things that a family group conference must address and these are discussed below. 

Care

Using de-escalation to respond to risk for tamariki, rangatahi, self and others

Sometimes the emotional distress or actions of te tamaiti or rangatahi can put them or others at risk. It is important that we respond in ways that will de-escalate risk and support the safety and oranga of those involved.

Searches of children or young people in care and protection residences

This key information outlines the requirements for searching children and young people in residences.

Care, Policy

Allegations of harm (ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation) of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

How to respond to allegations of ill-treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation ('harm') of tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody, including keeping them safe, carrying out the child and family assessment or investigation and managing the outcome.

Policy

Managing serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi

We aim to prevent situations involving serious and imminent harm by tamariki and rangatahi we work with. When these situations arise, we aim to de-escalate where possible. Physical restraint of te tamaiti or rangatahi must only be used as a last resort.

Interventions

Child Support, Unsupported Child's Benefit and Orphan's Benefit

We can help people caring for tamariki or rangatahi who are not in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive to apply for financial support through Child Support, the Unsupported Child’s Benefit and the Orphan's Benefit.

Care

Support for play, recreation and community activities

We must ensure that support is provided to tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody to meet their needs for play, recreation and participation in community activities, including supporting, and assisting caregivers to promote these activities.

Care, Policy

Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval

The requirements for the review of a caregiver's approval status.

Policy

Allegations of harm towards rangatahi aged 18 and above by transition caregivers

When there is an allegation of harm (abuse or neglect), we work closely with rangatahi aged 18 and over, transition caregivers and the Police to share information and provide support and advice to rangatahi and transition caregivers.