We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future. We also work with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend.
Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can, and should flourish.
Gen remembers how Henare was so traumatised he couldn’t speak. But not anymore. Now he never stops.
Looking back, it was everyday things that enabled this brother and sister to understand the simple pleasure of ‘normal’ for the first time.
Stable, positive experiences went a long way to helping them grow into the happy, confident young people they are today.
We're leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis.
We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social workers to play their part in helping change the way New Zealand protects children.
A random act of kindness from a store owner in Whangarei makes a big difference for a child.
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A report examining the impact of the KickStart Breakfast programme on students’ health.
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We’ve launched a nationwide 24/7 Caregiver Guidance and Advice line.
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Oranga Tamariki, Police and agencies join forces to find better bail placements for rangatahi
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Gráinne talks about what Budget 2018 means for tamariki and rangatahi, keeping children in care safe, and meeting our regional partners.
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Corrollie and Dave are kaupapa Māori transition whare caregivers, building life-long relationships and strong foundations.
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Tamariki and whānau caregivers were hosted at Papakura Marae for a talk on 'Building a Trauma-Informed Community'.
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A paediatrician says the Children’s Team is one of the most “optimistic and successful” care services he has been involved in.
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A total of $945.4 million in funding over a four year period has been allocated to support children and young people in care.
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If you're a young person or child in care, and would like to connect with others who have had similar experiences, you should check us out at VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. A big part of what we do is organise fun and engaging events for people with care experience. We’re an independent connection and advocacy service, separate from the Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, and we're here to support you and be 100% on your side.
We're keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have any ideas about how we can improve our service?
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