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Va'aifetū – working with Samoan families
Occurs on: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Samoan cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
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Our shift in practice is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi – background paper
Occurs on: Te Tiriti o Waitangi frames our practice approach
Recognising the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) for framing the relationship between the Crown and Māori
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Va'aifetū, part I: Data, literature, practice environment
Occurs on: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū, About family group conferencing
Reference source covering core issues and trends in relation to Pacific children in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Assessment and planning
Mass allegation investigations
We work with the Police on any allegation of abuse of 3 or more tamariki. We address the care and protection needs of tamariki or rangatahi with support from the Police.
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Exploring Care presentation
Occurs on: Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Care standards
Social workers can use this presentation to run the information session.
Assessment and planning
Conducting an assessment
We plan the assessment and then gather and analyse information, which we summarise using the Tuituia assessment report.
Pathways to care: Emergency Actions
Removing a mokopuna from their parents/caregivers is a significant and traumatic event, undertaken only when the mokopuna cannot remain safe in the care of their parents/caregivers. It is best carried out in a manner that minimises trauma to the mokopuna and ensures an agreed plan for meeting the wellbeing needs of the mokopuna. There are times however when because of immediate safety concerns the mokopuna is removed quickly without their parents’ consent. This document sets out the provisions available when a mokopuna needs to enter into care in an emergency situation.
Use of secure care in care and protection residences
This key information outlines the principles and requirements for placing and keeping a child or young person in secure care.
Practice approach
Use professional supervision
I will use professional supervision to critically reflect on my practice, in order to ensure my decision-making is robust and to build the quality of my professional practice.