Care, Policy
Transition to adulthood — Maintaining contact
We must maintain contact with eligible rangatahi who have left care or a youth justice residential placement when a transition worker isn’t available through a local provider.
Practice approach
Trauma-informed theory
Trauma-informed theory helps us understand the nature and impacts of trauma. It is aligned with our practice approach.
Practice tools
Using scaling questions
Scaling questions are a valuable tool we can use to build and deepen our understanding with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau or family and others. They assume that things happen on a continuum and open up room for discussion about what could be different.
Assessment and planning
Protection Order advice or report
Oranga Tamariki may be required to provide brief written advice or a report to the Family Court in relation to an application for a Protection Order made by or against a tamaiti or rangatahi.
Adoption
The New Zealand Central Authority and accredited adoption agencies under the Hague Convention
An adoption of te tamaiti from overseas countries by New Zealand citizens and permanent residents must comply with New Zealand’s international obligations and the laws of the countries involved within the framework and principles of the Hague Convention.
Care
Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education
We work in partnership to build a shared understanding of the education needs of tamariki and rangatahi, identify the best education environment for them and develop a plan. A good relationship with the school and effective communication are vital.
Practice approach
Tūranga whakaaro
This phase of the supervision session involves revisiting your foundation – the takepū or principles guiding your practice.
Care
Financial support for tamariki and rangatahi in care
Oranga Tamariki supports tamariki and rangatahi in care to ensure their assessed needs are met. A financial plan sets out the financial support required to meet those needs. We plan proactively and consider the full range of support needs.
Assessment and planning
Female genital mutilation
We use a sensitive and considered approach for child protection cases where the practice of female genital mutilation has been alleged.
Residential care, Policy
Working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences
This policy outlines what we must do while working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences.