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The Safer Families Programme

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Safer Families is a programme for high-risk pregnant women with multiple-risk histories.

Acceptance criteria
Safer Families accepts clients with the following criteria:
  • Pregnant, post 24 weeks.
  • Be considered by maternity providers, health or welfare professionals to be at high risk of having a detrimental environment. Examples include:  young maternal age,  substance addictions,  family violence, and previous involvement with Oranga Tamariki.
  • Living in Christchurch.
  • 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 Safer Families can be made by any maternity provider, other hospital-based professionals or any other professional working with pregnant women. Postnatal referrals are sometimes accepted.
  • Information Brochure for Clients
  • Safer Families Referral Letter
  • Referral form and Risk Screen

REFERRAL PACKAGE FOR ORANGA TAMARIKI STAFF ONLY. 
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Brochures for Professionals
  • New Start and Safer Families Brochure
  • The Too Hard Basket - the Work of the Family Help Trust

Breaking the cycle for New Zealand Children

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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Strategic Plan
    • Annual Report
    • Resources
    • Background
    • Our History
    • Sponsors
    • Our Team
  • Services
    • Our Services
    • HIPPY
    • Mana Ake
    • New Start
    • Safer Families
    • Referrals
  • What's New
  • Help Us
  • Contact