VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai believes every young person is a taonga. We help tamariki and rangatahi in care to live with the aroha, safety and respect they deserve. We support young people to have their voices heard, their needs met, and their rights upheld.
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Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.
Promise One: Care
Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.
Promise Five: Voice
Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.
Promise Four: Wellbeing
Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.
Promise Two: Stability
Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.
Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.