Day: May 31, 2025

Reflection on Global Day of Parents – From Someone Who Grew Up in Care

In 2012, the United Nations declared June 1st as the Global Day of Parents – a day “to recognise and honour parents for their selfless commitment and lifelong sacrifice.” For many, it’s a day to celebrate love and connection. But for those of us with care experience, days like this – alongside Mother’s Day and […]

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.