We work with and fund a number of programmes and services that provide support to whānau. Some of our programmes and services are about early intervention – stopping the cycle of harm before it happens.
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Where possible we try to keep whānau together. Taking tamariki into care is a last resort. We are working more and more with iwi and communities to support at-risk tamariki to stay with their parents.
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We and our partners recognise the need to improve the support to whānau who are at risk of having their tamariki Māori taken into care. We believe that with better support, more tamariki and whānau Māori can stay together and thrive.
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The Care and Protection family group conference is a formal meeting where the whānau comes together with professionals to talk about the concerns we have for a tamaiti or rangatahi, and come up with a plan.
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Family support programmes and services are available to young parents, teen fathers, rangatahi and professionals who work with tamariki, to help you on your way.
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Children's Teams services have now transitioned to the community, but we know tamariki and whānau may require support from a range of services.
Published: June 30, 2023