Parents as First Teachers Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2011 Parents as First Teachers (PAFT) is a low-intensity home visitation programme for parents with children pre-birth through to three years of age. In New Zealand, it…
Focusing on the child: Redressing neglect in child protection Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, issue 48, pages 25-32. Children and young people are vital members of families, communities, and society, and ultimately of future generations. As such they…
Preventing Child Neglect in New Zealand: Summary report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 18-24. Neglect is a serious form of child maltreatment that is at least as damaging as physical or sexual abuse in…
Working together to protect children in cases of neglect: Complexity and the four ‘Cs’ Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 Social Work Now, Issue 48, pages 10-17. Child neglect is one of the most insidious and damaging forms of maltreatment, having serious long-term consequences on the health…
Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori: Pāngarau Research Project Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 In this research project undertaken by the University of Waikato three schools were selected as case studies to provide information about professional development they were involved…
Early Intervention Support and Vulnerable Families and Whānau Last Publication Date: 21 Sep 2011 This paper reports on the Families Commission’s work on early intervention with a focus on early intervention and support for vulnerable families and whānau. Families and whānau…
A literature review: Prevention and possibilities, a focus on children and youth Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 This review explores prevention in relation to mental health and addiction and highlights the challenges around sustainability and funding. The literature review provides an overview of…
Review of developmental orientation and mobility service delivery Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 The purpose of the review was to provide the Ministry with ideas and options for how best to meet children’s DOM needs within existing resource constraints.…
Principles of what works for early-intervention services Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 The Families Commission developed these principles as a guide for assessing whether programmes have the potential to be effective forms of early intervention based on a…
Family Court Review: Summary Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 The Family Court deals with families and children at highly stressful and sometimes risky times in their lives. It is vital it operates effectively so all…
