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Gateway assessments: information for caregivers
Occurs on: Gateway assessments
Information for caregivers about the gateway assessment process.
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SACs, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Occurs on: SACS, Kessler and Suicide screens (SKS)
Fact sheet for the SKS screens.
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Student aide support – process for Oranga Tamariki sites (August 2023)
Occurs on: Enrolling and engaging tamariki and rangatahi in care in education
Social workers provide student aide support where necessary in a planned way.
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Casenote example – special consideration of caregiver approval
Occurs on: Recording casework
Example of a casenote for the special consideration of caregiver approval created by a social worker.
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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Puao-te-ata-tu – report
Occurs on: Components of content pages, Our practice approach, About family group conferencing
Ministerial Advisory Committee report (1988) on a Māori perspective for the Ministry of Social Welfare.
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.
Care
Advertising for caregivers
This guidance helps us develop appropriate advertisements to attract caregivers, and sets out the process.