Care
How we work with tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
There are triggers and risk factors that can signal that tamariki and rangatahi may be considering running away. This guidance may help us deal with this situation.
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Introduction to the Oranga Tamariki practice framework
Occurs on: Practice framework
Our practice framework enables us to undertake the practice shift.
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Practice note: Upholding the mana and rights of caregivers (May 2025)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.
Assessment and planning
Mass allegation investigations
We work with Police on any allegation of abuse of 3 or more tamariki or rangatahi. We address the care or protection needs of tamariki or rangatahi with support from Police.
Working with Māori, Disability
Upholding the rights and mana of disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori
Disability is understood and accepted as a part of the diversity of the human experience and disabled people are treated with dignity and respect in all our interactions with them.
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Caregiver claims: claim form for deliberate damage
Occurs on: Managing caregiver claims
Use this form to submit a claim on behalf of a caregiver.
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Contact agreement between adoptive parents and birthparents
Occurs on: Adoption policy — Resources, What is open adoption, Meeting and making a contact agreement, Adoption – Facilitating an adoption placement
A guide for creating a contact agreement contact agreement that records their commitment to information sharing and ongoing contact arrangements.
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Va'aifetū – working with Niuean families
Occurs on: Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū
Niuean cultural framework for practice, including key principles.
Care
Maintaining a record of important life events
We have a significant role in supporting all tamariki across care or protection and youth justice so that important events in their life are collected, recorded, maintained and made available.
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Home Study report – template
Occurs on: Intercountry adoption Home Study report, Facilitating the adoption of a tamaiti from overseas, Overseas dossier for intercountry adoptions
Home Study report template for intercountry adoption.