Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 26, 2019 2:44:25 GMT 12
SURVEY REVEALS FEAR OVER ORANGA TAMARIKI KEEPING MĀORI AWAKE AT NIGHT
When their responses were weighted into percentages, the top issue was Oranga Tamariki and children in state care.
Oranga Tamariki says it is committed to improving the wellbeing of Māori children and their whānau.
"We are working hard to keep tamariki and rangatahi connected and in stable placements with whānau," a spokesperson told Newshub.
"For example, we have introduced kairaranga-a- whānau roles to make sure our tamariki have intensive support and links to their whakapapa," they continued.
"Nearly 80 percent of Māori children and young people placed with caregivers are being looked after by their own whānau or Māori caregivers."....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/11/survey-reveals-fear-over-oranga-tamariki-keeping-m-ori-awake-at-night.html
When their responses were weighted into percentages, the top issue was Oranga Tamariki and children in state care.
Oranga Tamariki says it is committed to improving the wellbeing of Māori children and their whānau.
"We are working hard to keep tamariki and rangatahi connected and in stable placements with whānau," a spokesperson told Newshub.
"For example, we have introduced kairaranga-a- whānau roles to make sure our tamariki have intensive support and links to their whakapapa," they continued.
"Nearly 80 percent of Māori children and young people placed with caregivers are being looked after by their own whānau or Māori caregivers."....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/11/survey-reveals-fear-over-oranga-tamariki-keeping-m-ori-awake-at-night.html