Allegation Support
Caregiving brings many challenges. As a caregiver you are responsible for some of the most vulnerable children in society; you provide a vital service. It is therefore distressing when an allegation is made about the way you care for a child or young person.
Up to three quarters of allegations are found to be unsubstantiated, however when an allegation is made, Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Children, have a statutory responsibility to investigate ALL notifications regardless of whether you care through them or another care provider.
Information sheets
Allegation support - Oranga Tamariki and NGO caregivers (PDF, 338kb)
What can you expect when you contact us for support through an allegation process?
Allegation support - caregivers with no agency (PDF, 182kb)
This information sheet is relevant for informal caregivers, who receive the Unsupported Child’s Benefit.
When the Police become involved (PDF, 282kb)
Oranga Tamariki Policy, the role of the Police, communication with the Police and how we can support you.
Critical Support Workers
As part of our Allegation Support Service, the Critical Support team assigns a Critical Support Worker to help the caregiver until the investigation is completed.
Caring Families Aotearoa currently has three Critical Support Workers around the country. We have vacancies for Critical Support Workers in Central and South Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch.
To find out more about this invaluable role, or volunteer to become a Critical Support Worker please click below.
Contact the Critical Support team
criticalsupport@caringfamilies.org.nz free phone 0800 693 278