All children belong in families who will love and care for them. We work together with families and whānau to resolve any issues, and offer the help and support they might need to provide a safe, stable and loving home.
In some situations though, a child or young person’s family may not be able to provide them with safe, stable, loving care. When this happens, we’ll first look within the wider whānau for somewhere to place the child while things get sorted at home. Sometimes this means that a child will need to live with an approved and trained caregiver.
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Information for children
If you are a child or young person in care, this information is for you.
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When does a child go into care?
Every situation we deal with is complex, and many tamariki who come into our care come from a background involving a number of serious risk factors.
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What to expect
When we talk about a child or young person ‘being in care’, it means we have a legal responsibility to keep the child or young person safe and secure, whether they're living with family or with other caregivers, and to ensure their needs are being me...
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Safety of Children in Care
Oranga Tamariki is implementing a new approach to reporting on harm experienced by tamariki in care.
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National Care Standards
By implementing the National Care Standards, we’ll lift the quality of care for children and young people, and offer better support to our caregivers.
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Getting ready for independence
Oranga Tamariki has extended support to young people leaving care and youth justice as they transition to adulthood through our new Transition Support Service.
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The Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards
The Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards celebrate care-experienced young people. They celebrate how far they have come but most importantly how much further they can go.
Published: July 12, 2019 · Updated: July 12, 2019
