Day: October 31, 2020

Hawkes Bay Halloween

Ghosts and Witches and Creatures of Fright came from all over Hawkes Bay and gathered at the VOYCE Halloween Party in Napier last Friday Night. We sent out over 150 invites to care experienced young people, which was also extended to the other kids in their homes. Unfortunately, we didn’t get many bites for RSVP’s, […]

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.