Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 14, 2016 16:14:11 GMT 12
CYF OVERHAUL RISKS A 'STOLEN GENERATION' OF MAORI CHILDREN
The Maori Party has opposed the latest legislation to overhaul Child Youth and Family as risking creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.
Legislation that last night passed its first reading will clear the way for the second stage of major state care reforms that will replace CYF with a new Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki.
The law now prioritises placing a child with a member of their family or wider hapu. If that's not possible, officials must try to place the child with someone of the same tribal, racial or cultural background.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11766632
The Maori Party has opposed the latest legislation to overhaul Child Youth and Family as risking creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.
Legislation that last night passed its first reading will clear the way for the second stage of major state care reforms that will replace CYF with a new Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki.
The law now prioritises placing a child with a member of their family or wider hapu. If that's not possible, officials must try to place the child with someone of the same tribal, racial or cultural background.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11766632