The New Start Programme

New Start is a programme for repeat offenders parenting a child under the age of 6 months, or pregnant.

Acceptance criteria
New Start accepts clients with the following criteria:

• A parent with at least one criminal conviction within the previous 2 years.
• Currently parenting a child (or children) under the age of 6 months, or is pregnant (post 24 weeks).
• If the offending parent is in prison, he/she is within 4 months of release.
• Living in the Christchurch district.
• Willing to work with a Social Worker in their own home.
• Willing to make a commitment to their children and to creating a safe home environment for them.

Referrals
Referrals to New Start services are accepted from all government sectors and community-based agencies.

• Information Brochure for Clients
• New Start Referral Letter
• Referral form and Risk screen 

REFERRAL PACKAGE FOR ORANGA TAMARIKI STAFF ONLY. 
Download a pdf file or a word doc

Brochures for Professionals

• New Start and Safer Families Brochure
• The Too Hard Basket - the Work of the Family Help Trust

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