Care
When tamariki and rangatahi move between care arrangements
We support te tamaiti or rangatahi effectively as they enter care, move to live with a new caregiver, move into or out of a residence, return home or live permanently with a new whānau or family.
Care
Remain or return to living with a caregiver
Rangatahi in the custody of Oranga Tamariki can remain living with a caregiver after they turn 18 or they can return to living with a caregiver until they turn 21.
Practice tools
Assessment report
The assessment report records our understanding of harm, safety and protection for te tamaiti or rangatahi or their offending behaviour at a point in time, or our recommendation relating to a caregiver or adoption application and what should happen next.
Youth justice, Interventions, Policy
Youth justice family group conference – holding the conference
We support tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, family and victims of offending through a restorative process, in the least intrusive way possible, to uphold the mana of everyone involved.
Assessment and planning
Responding to whānau or family and rangatahi about sexual activity
At times, rangatahi may make decisions or engage in activity that could impact their mana and oranga (wellbeing). This can include engaging in sexual activity with others.
Residential care, Youth justice, Policy
Escorting tamariki and rangatahi
We organise and carry out escorted travel for tamariki and rangatahi when it's needed to ensure the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi, kaimahi or the public.
Care
Maintaining a record of important life events
We have a significant role in supporting all tamariki and rangatahi across care or protection and youth justice so that important events in their life are collected, recorded, maintained and made available.
Care
Caregiver support plan
We help caregivers to identify any support or training they need so they can meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi. We create a support plan to document this additional support.
Assessment and planning
Identity and culture
This page explores culture and identity, including what culture and identity are, forming a sense of self-belief and the hopes, dreams and wishes of te tamaiti and rangatahi.
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Certificate for the detention in police custody of a young person (section 242(1))
Occurs on: Supporting rangatahi in police custody under section 238(1)(e) before Youth Court hearing
Template for use when a tamaiti or rangatahi on an existing 238(1)(d) order has an elevated risk of absconding or being violent and suitable facilities for their detention in safe custody are not available.