Interventions, Youth justice
14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))
We monitor tamariki and rangatahi who are detained in an Oranga Tamariki residence or Corrections youth unit in a prison at least once every 14 days. We try to find a community-based or other less restrictive care arrangement where appropriate.
Care, Policy
Transition to adulthood — Preparation, assessment and planning
This policy outlines how we help rangatahi prepare to transition from care or custody and become increasingly independent.
Interventions
About family group conferencing
The family group conference brings together te tamaiti or rangatahi and their whānau or family, professionals and others to find ways to support the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi and consider the interests and impact of any offending on the victim.
Interventions, Policy
Family group conferences for care or protection concerns
We support tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau or family to create their own solutions to address care or protection concerns through the family group conference process, from referral to review, including when a family group conference is reconvened.
Working with Māori
Hui ā-whānau
Hui ā-whānau are a whānau gathering facilitated using Māori methods of engagement and protocols (te reo me ōna tikanga). They are initiated and facilitated by either whānau themselves or Oranga Tamariki staff to engage whānau as early as possible.
Disability
Support tamariki and rangatahi with FASD
Strengths and impairments vary from tamaiti to tamaiti but there are common traits and brain-based learning and support needs that we need to understand so we can successfully support tamariki and rangatahi.
Adoption, Policy
Adoption – Working with expectant parents
What we must do when expectant parents are considering adoption.
Adoption
Intercountry adoption applications to the Family Court
When adoptive applicants apply for intercountry adoption directly to the Family Court, we determine the best way to proceed depending on the countries of residence of all parties to the adoption application. We liaise with the Intercountry Adoption Team.
Information sharing
Requesting information
The provisions make it clear we can request information if we believe it’s in the best interests of tamariki and will support their wellbeing or safety.
Assessment and planning
When urgent action is needed to secure the safety of pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi
We should consider these principles when there are serious safety concerns for pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi and the situation is urgent.