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Stand Children's Services Tu Maia Whanau

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    We believe in A World Strong with Tamariki, where tamariki and whānau are safe, recover from past trauma, reconnect with each other and create a positive future.

    We work to transform the lives of children and young people who are at significant risk of harm to their well-being as a consequence of the environment in which they are being raised and their own complex needs. We partner with families and community stakeholders to support, maintain and enhance our most vulnerable children’s lives in the homes, schools and communities they belong in. We believe that both families and local communities are strengthened in this process.

    In support of our vision and mission, Stand Tū Māia values are embedded in tikanga:
    - Te reo me ona tikanga - the language and unperpinning values
    - Whānau, hapu and iwi – whānau and wider kinship relationships
    - Whakamana Tangata – Respect
    - Te Whakawhānaungatanga o nga mea katoa – Diversity
    - Nga mahi tika – Rectitude

     

    Services Provided

    Child Services

    We provide an Intensive Wraparound social service response through our Stand for Children service (which includes Therapeutic Care and Education in Children's Villages) to children aged 5 to 12 and their families, Family Therapy service for children 0-18 (including unborns) and their families, the Social Services in Schools service and a Kidzacool Adventures holiday programme for children aged 5 up to 14. 

    Abuse and violence support

    We work to transform the lives of children and young people who are at significant risk of harm to their well-being as a consequence of the environment in which they are being raised and their own complex needs. 

    For each child we seek to develop their capacity to live in healthy, hopeful relationships with others. This depends on all of the other necessary outcomes which contribute to their ability to enjoy life and reach their potential.

    Service types

    • Counselling
    • Education programmes
    • Information and support
    • Referral to specialist services
    Pregnancy and parenting

    Service types

    • Parenting education
    • Family / whānau support
    Social work

    Charges

    Free

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Referral
    • Website / App

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access
    • Provision of quiet environment
    • Provision for longer appointment time
    • Decision making encouragement
    • Assistance with mobility
    • Provision of spacious environment for mobility