The Safer Families Programme

Safer Families is a programme for high-risk pregnant women with multiple-risk histories.
Acceptance criteria
Safer Families accepts clients with the following criteria:
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.
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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.
REFERRAL PACKAGE FOR ORANGA TAMARIKI STAFF ONLY.
Download a pdf file or a word doc
Brochures for Professionals