Resources

Resources for the Adoptions Practice Framework

Key Resources

Care practice framework (PDF 1.37MB)
Agenda for Children
Recognition of Child Abuse and Neglect (ROCAN) (PDF 2.98MB)
Safety Organised Practice Elements & Strengths Based Principles (PDF 862.27KB)
Life Story Books
Mental Health Guidelines (PDF 908.5KB)

Key Information Sheets

Engaging with Children and Young People
Age and Developmental Stages of Children and Young People
Grief and Separation
Maintaining Early Attachment
Towards Independence: Voices of Children

Relevant Legislation

Adoption (Intercountry) Act
Adoption Act
Adult Adoption Information Act
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC)

MSD and CYF Publications

Pacific Strategy - Lali
Puao-te-Ata-tu

Key Reading

References for the Adoptions Practice Framework
Social Work Now