Youth justice, Interventions, Policy
Youth justice family group conference – convening the conference
When convening family group conferences, we support tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau or family, and victims of offending through a restorative justice process to uphold the mana of all involved.
Assessment and planning
Child sexual exploitation
We may become aware through a report of concern or while we are working with a whānau or family that someone is accessing, exchanging or producing recordings of the sexual abuse of tamariki or rangatahi (sometimes called child pornography).
Practice tools
Gateway assessments
A gateway assessment is an interagency process that helps to clarify and identify ways to address the health and education needs of tamariki and rangatahi we work with.
Care
How to access respite care, advice, assistance and a support person
Caregivers need a good support network, advice and respite in order to provide safe, stable and loving homes. Planning for regular breaks, attending a support group or talking with someone who understands can provide invaluable benefits for a caregiver.
Assessment and planning, Policy
Assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process of gathering information to build and deepen understanding, requiring critical thinking and analysis. This ensures informed decision-making with whānau or family and responds to the oranga needs of tamariki and rangatahi.
Information sharing, Interventions
Information to the Family Court – section 131A
We provide brief written information about our involvement with the adults, tamariki and rangatahi named in a request from the Family Court under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004 (CoCA).
Practice approach
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing) are central to Oranga Tamariki social work practice.
Care
Assessing and approving caregivers and adoptive parents
We need to build engagement and trust with people wanting to care for tamariki and support them through assessment and approval.
Assessment and planning
Initial assessment phase
We gather quality information and develop a chronology to build understanding of oranga. This supports decision-making about the best response and appropriate level of support for te tamaiti or rangatahi and their whānau or family.
Care, Policy
Transition to adulthood — Advice and assistance
This policy provides key information to help ensure our advice and assistance meets the needs of eligible rangatahi and helps them move towards independence.