Social Services
Need support for your whānau or rangatahi? We can help.
Take a look at the social services we provide.
Kaitūwhana Services
Our Kaitūwhana walk alongside whānau with complex needs, we support to overcome and navigate barriers and ensure every whānau feels heard, valued and supported on their journey while upholding their mana.
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Tahuri Atu | About Face
This programme is for youth between 13 and 17 years of age who have a Family Group Conference Plan in place. The programme aims to help the Rakatahi/young person to achieve the outcomes as set out in the FGC plan.
This may include:
• Return to school or access other education opportunities.
• Explore employment options or work experience.
• Some supervision toward the completion of reparation and community hours.
• Provide assistance to monitor the FGC plan.
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Supported Bail
Supported Bail is a Six Week 1 - 1 Support programme for young people on bail and their family/whānau. If the young person does not meet the conditions of their bail, then the Police, Oranga Tamariki, and the Supported Bail Youth Worker will work with the young person to try and help them comply with their bail conditions.
In addition, outcomes for the young person and their whānau/family may also include:
• Increased self-esteem
• Improved social skills with positive social interactions;
• Developing strengths and aspirations;
• Reinforcing positive cultural identity;
• Improved family functioning;
• Linking into employment opportunities
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Whānau Tautoko
Our Whānau Tautoko kaimahi are qualified Social Workers who provide social work support to parents that have high and complex needs or are experiencing challenges. This service empowers whānau to be the makers of their own positive and sustainable change.
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Transition to Adulthood
Transition to adulthood service supports young people transitioning from care to adulthood with a focus on life skills, connection to family/whānau and community to support long-term well-being. The support is individualised and captures the aspirations of the young person.
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Rangatahi Tautoko
Rangatahi tautoko is a youth mentor service where we can support young people with navigating day-to-day challenges in life. We do this by working alongside the rangatahi and their family/whānau to identify goals and create plans to achieve them. Engage our rangatahi with other possible experiences in their community.
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Rangatahi Mātauranga
Rangatahi Mātauranga supports rangatahi back into education or employment by creating a plan that nurtures their educational needs while addressing social issues that are contributing to their challenges.
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Men's Behaviour Change
Men’s behaviour change works alongside men who use violence, challenging their behaviour and providing support that promotes a life free of violence, strengthening cultural identity, language, and whakapapa; Healthy relationships, responsibility and accountability.
