Preventing family harm
An interagency team in the Horowhenua has won a Department of Corrections Bronze award for its efforts to help prevent family harm.
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Teddies for tamariki
Children in Manawatū experiencing anxiety will be comforted by weighted teddy bears after a generous donation from a local charitable trust.
Inspiring our tamariki
Lakiesha is a young aspiring social worker, using her experience in care to help tamariki and whānau.
Perseverance pays off for social worker
John Wu’s journey from teenage immigrant with a severe stutter, to Youth Justice Social Worker on the cusp of completing a law degree.
Accountability through learning
A programme in partnership with Fire and Emergency New Zealand has helped young people who've offended take responsibility for their actions.
Former strongman now a father to many
He may have the tattoos and the bulging biceps, but Claudeland's Family Boy's Home caregiver Darren Farrow is the soft spot of many rangatahi in his care.
Recognising outstanding rangatahi in care
Nominations are open for the William Wallace Awards, which recognise the achievements of outstanding young people in care.
Resilience Hub launched
A new digital resource developed by Skylight Trust helps tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities navigate through difficult times.
Future focus at National Hui
There was an air of possibility at the Oranga Tamariki National Forum held in Wellington.
Evidence Centre seminar: May 2018
Our May seminar featured presentations about current multiple disadvantage and vulnerable transience using data from the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI).
KickStart Breakfast report
A report examining the impact of the KickStart Breakfast programme on students’ health.
Evidence Centre seminar: March 2018
"A focus on Youth Justice" was our third in a series of seminars and featured presentations about current Youth Justice research and cross-agency initiatives.
Youth Justice research
The extent to which breaching bail conditions and reoffending while on bail may contribute to youth being detained in custody.
Social Workers in Schools evaluation
New research into Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) has found some positive and encouraging results.
Helping social workers
A report on how better information can help social workers make good decisions about care options for young people.
Children in NZ Communities Survey
We’ve asked New Zealanders if they feel responsible for kids, both children they are close to, and other children in their communities.