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.

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.

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.

Assessment and planning

Allied support workers

What we need to understand about the roles and responsibilities of allied support workers and those working with them.

Youth justice, Interventions

Considerations before imposing a curfew and electronic monitoring for Young Serious Offenders

A curfew requires a rangatahi to be at a specified address during specified hours. Electronic monitoring can be used to support compliance with the curfew.

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

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

Youth justice, Interventions

Intensive Youth Justice Response

Our Intensive Youth Justice Response provides a high level of tailored social work support to address factors that may be contributing to offending behaviour when Police say they may apply for a Young Serious Offender declaration or a declaration is made.

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.