— download (DOCX 60 KB)
Student aide approval letter template
Letter to the school principal and social worker.
— download (PDF 430 KB)
Transition to adulthood – Transition Support Services (digital)
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care, Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood, Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody, Maintaining contact, Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi, Transition to independence
What rangatahi eligible for Transition Support Services could be entitled to (screen version).
— download (PDF 457 KB)
Transition to adulthood – Transition Support Services (print)
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood, Before rangatahi turn 18 – preparing them to leave our care, Planning with rangatahi for their transition from care to adulthood, Advice and assistance when rangatahi are transitioning out of or have left our care or custody, Maintaining contact
What rangatahi eligible for Transition Support Services could be entitled to (print version).
— download (DOCX 73 KB)
Living Arrangement Agreement Template
Occurs on: Transition to adulthood — Entitlement to remain or return to live with a caregiver
IN-CONFIDENCE oLiving Arrangement Agreement between rangatahi and caregiver/s Rangatahi have the option to continue (or return to) living with approved whānau/non-kin caregivers after their discharge
— download (PDF 6.4 MB)
My Rights My Voice cards
Occurs on: Talking with and listening to tamariki and rangatahi
The key tool that social workers use when explaining rights to tamariki and rangatahi.
— 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.
— 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 103 KB)
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.
— download (DOCX 44 KB)
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.