Day: August 1, 2019

VOYCE reaches out to all children in care

An important part of the current legislation is that pēpi, tamariki and rangatahi in care have access to an independent advocacy service – which is where VOYCE comes in. Over the last month, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai has been reaching out to children in care to let them know who we are, and to inform them that our […]

Promise Three: Learning

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.