We work with and fund a number of programmes and services that provide support to families. Some of our programmes and services are about early intervention – stopping the cycle of harm before it happens.
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How we support whānau
Where possible we try to keep families together. Taking children into care is a last resort. We are working more and more with iwi and communities to support at-risk children to stay with their parents.
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Intensive Response for whānau
We and our partners recognise the need to improve the support to whānau who are at risk of having their tamariki taken into care. We believe that with better support, more tamariki and whānau can stay together and thrive.
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Care and Protection family group conferences
The Care and Protection family group conference (FGC) is a formal meeting where the whānau comes together with professionals to talk about the concerns we have for a child or young person, and come up with a plan.
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Support programmes
There are a range of family support programmes and services that vary in approach, because people need different things, at different stages of their lives.
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Children's Teams
The Children’s Team approach is a way of working hand in hand with families and whānau to create safer lives for at-risk children. It's not another service, but it’s a different approach.
Published: April 12, 2021
