Vision | Tūruapō
Every care family and whānau is enabled, supported, and has the skills to provide tamariki a secure and healing home.
Our Mission | Whakatakanga
Our mission is to uphold the mana of tamariki in care by:
- Strengthening the care family and whānau to provide stability through a healing environment.
- Working in partnership with family, whānau, hapū, iwi, and other stakeholders to provide:
- Support – emotional and tangible
- Training and learning opportunities
- Advocacy (individual and systemic).
Our Guiding Principles | Whakatakanga
Mana tamiti – the child’s best interest and wellbeing are paramount.
Tika – we recognise the unique place of Tangata Whenua as first peoples of this land and will honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Pono – work in a culturally responsive, ethical, responsible and professional manner, respecting the inherent worth and dignity of others.
Whakawhitiwhiti kōrero – clear communication, participation, innovation, collaboration and mutual respect.
Whakarongo – ensure the voice of caregivers informs decision making.
Taumata rau – promoting excellence in caregiving and professional practice.
Whakaoraora – practice for children in care will be trauma-responsive, attachment-framed and evidence-based.
Āta Haere – to be intentional and deliberate and to approach reflectively, moving with respect and integrity. It signals the act of moving an awareness of relationships, their significance and requirements.
Strategic Plan 2026-2029 | Mahere Rautaki
Please click below to read our Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. This plan offers a clear new direction and focus. It will help to align our people, resources, and decision making, around our shared priorities, better enabling us to achieve our long-term goals.