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14-day remand review – template
Occurs on: Youth Court, 14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))
Must be completed every 14 days for tamariki and rangatahi held in a custodial remand placement (in line with section 242(1A) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).
— download (DOCX 60 KB)
Student aide approval letter template
Letter to the school principal and social worker.
— download (DOCX 136 KB)
Letter 1 initial advice for permanent care – template
Occurs on: Support for permanent caregivers, Ensuring a safe, stable and loving home for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody
Initial advice from site manager to caregiver, including notes for their lawyer.
— download (DOCX 72 KB)
Living arrangement agreement template
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver
The agreement to be signed by those involved with the living arrangement agreement.
— download (DOC 89 KB)
Family group conference record of decisions – example
Occurs on: Youth justice family group conferences: Completion and presentation of decisions, recommendations and plans
Example of a record of decisions from a family group conference, with notes for each section.
— download (PDF 200 KB)
India intercountry adoption factsheet
Occurs on: Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Types of care, Adoption – Intercountry adoption: adopting a tamaiti from overseas
India and New Zealand have agreed to follow the Hague Convention and adoptions must comply.
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Risking it all: true stories, FASD prevention for a brighter future – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
Resource to help young parents and whānau or family understand the impact of using alcohol during pregnancy.
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Legal aspects relating to the gateway assessment process
Occurs on: Gateway assessments, Medical examinations and treatment
Summarises what social workers need to know about the legal aspects of the gateway process.