Day: September 7, 2025

Father’s Day Reflections

I’ve noticed that nearly every care-experienced young person I talk to carries some kind of hesitation or raruraru around days like Father’s Day. For some, it’s a reminder of what’s missing. For others, it’s wrapped in grief or anger. For those stepping into their own journey of parenthood, it can bring feelings of fear, love, […]

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.