Feedback and Complaints report
This report presents evaluation findings into the Child, Youth, and Family (CYF) feedback and complaints system.
Latest research
Latest research from Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children or return to the main page
Care Continuum - Overseas Jurisdictions: Evidence Brief
An overview of out-of-home care services for children overseas.
Evidence Brief: Complex Needs
This evidence brief summarises international research on complex needs in children and young people involved in care and youth justice.
International measurement models: harm in care
A high-level review of how different countries report on the harm experienced by children in the custody of care and protection agencies.
KickStart Breakfast report
A report examining the impact of the KickStart Breakfast programme on students’ health.
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.
From care to independence - report
An evaluation of two services reinforces that young people benefit from focused support when moving from being in care to living independently.
Inside Out resource
An evaluation of the Inside Out resource that supports LGBTI youth, says it is meeting a real need in schools.
Safety of children in care report
Innovative research examining the safety of children and young people in care, highlights the importance of the Ministry's transformation.
Q & A - Safety of children in care report
These questions and answers are supplementary to the media release prepared in response to the report.