Independent Oversight
A new system of independent oversight for the Oranga Tamariki Act and the children’s system is being established.
News
Care Standards give tamariki in care a voice
Part 4 of the National Care Standards is about supporting children and young people to express their views and contribute to their care experience.
Children's Teams Evaluation report
This report outlines findings of an evaluation exploring the implementation and operation of three Children’s Teams - Canterbury, Horowhenua/Ōtaki and Rotorua.
Tamariki are the greatest teachers
Sharon and Tame are caregivers, teachers and mentors in Ruakaka helping tamariki overcome trauma and learn about their true self and culture.
Celebrating our caregivers
It’s Foster Care Awareness Week and we’re celebrating our incredible caregivers.
Collaboration in Kāpiti
A collaboration between Oranga Tamariki, Police and Kāpiti Youth Service has been celebrated after a year-long pilot.
Connection to whakapapa
How the Kairaranga-a-whānau role is connecting tamariki to their whānau, hapu and iwi.
Higher aspirations for Ngāpuhi tamariki
A Strategic Partnership Agreement has been signed with Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi O Ngāpuhi to better support Ngāpuhi tamariki and whānau.
Changes I want to make
Lakiesha Cummings talks about her journey from being in care to studying to be a social worker.
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.
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.