accan 2015
ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 ACCAN 2015 Children’s Action Plan Working together differently for vulnerable children ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Symposia outline 1. Overview of the Children’s Action Plan – Sue Mackwell 2. Horowhenua/Ötaki - Tamariki te Tuatahi Children’s Team – Jacqui Moynihan 3. Whangarei Children’s Team– Lianne Egli 4. Question time www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Vulnerable children – changing the way we work Our pathway to change www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Children’s Teams • Working together differently – joined-up services • Overseen by Local Governance Group • Led by Children’s Team Director • Lead Professionals with the right knowledge and skills • One Child’s Plan, one Lead Professional and one assessment for each child • Earlier support and flexibility to meet unique needs www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 A Children’s Team snapshot Four Children’s Teams (at 28 February 2015): • 346 referrals, with 285 accepted • 39% under the age of 5 • 71% are of Māori descent www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 A Children’s Team snapshot One Children’s Team (at 28 February 2015): • 75% have family violence issues • 73% live in a household supported by a benefit • 68% have alcohol and/or drug related issues www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Our progress • Locally led, nationally supported operating model • Children's Teams in Rotorua, Whangarei, Horowhenua/Ötaki and Marlborough • Vulnerable Children Act 2014 • Children’s workforce safety checking and child protection policy guidelines published • Drafted and consulted on Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA). www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 What we have learned • Remembering it’s all about the children • Importance of engaging with communities early and extensively • Local children’s workforce ready and safety checked • Community ownership and leadership – locally led, nationally supported. www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Children’s Team presentations • Jacqui Moynihan Horowhenua/Ötaki Children’s Team Director • Lianne Egli Whangarei Regional Children’s Director www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Horowhenua/Ōtaki Children’s Team Tamariki te Tuatahi “IA IFO LE FUINIU ILE LAPALAPA” As to each coconut leaf belongs a cluster of young nuts, so each individual belongs to his/her family “TAKANGA ‘ETAU FOHE” Working together in harmony will ensure success for our Community ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Horowhenua/Ōtaki Children’s Team Design and Build www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Local Governance Group Richard Orzecki Ana Winiata Barb Bradnock Brendan Duffy Delphi Winters Dianne Rump George Davis Hamish Ruawai Jacqui Moynihan Maine Curtis Milly Paea Pauline Cleaver Sue Schwalger Tania Harris Tony Moore Manawhenua Hauora/Ngati Wehi Wehi Te Runanga o Raukawa Mid Central DHB Mayor NGO Representative Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Raukawa iwi Representative Horowhenua Principals Representative Children’s Team Director Ōtaki Principals Representative Te Puni Kokiri Ministry of Education NZ Police Child Youth and Family Community Investment www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz Placing our children first www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Horowhenua/Ōtaki Children’s Team Referrals • Total referrals 69 (as at 26 March 2015) • 62 active • 6 declined – 4 above threshold, 2 below • 1 exit. www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Lead Professionals – Government agencies • NZ Police – 2 Lead Professionals • Education – 2 Lead Professionals • Health – 2 Lead Professionals www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Lead Professionals – Non-Government Organisations • Te Runanga o Raukawa – 5 Lead Professionals • Muaūpoko Tribal Authority – 1 Lead Professional • Horowhenua Family Support Services – 3 Lead Professionals • Wesley Community Action – 1 Lead Professional www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Whangarei Children’s Team experience ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 What do the statistics tell us? • • • • • • Whangarei has had 119 referrals of which 91 were accepted 39% under the age of 5 77% are of Maori descent 75% live in a household supported by a benefit 84% have been witness to family violence of some description 70% have alcohol and/or drug issues present in the home www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Having the right mix on the co-design team is critical www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Whangarei Children’s Team model Children’s Team Table Service Brokers Lead Profession al Education Social Services Health Justice Practice Advisor Paediat rician Psychol ogist Cultural Advisor Regional Children’s Director Children’s Team Coordinator Focused on child /family Focused on agencies Focused on processes, practice, and accountability www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Service Brokers focus on agencies and support services www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Lead Professionals focus on children and their families/whānau www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Advisors focus on practice and process ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 All children have the right to potential Emerging themes getting in the way of this are: • Cultural alienation • Absence of positive male role models • Physical health needs are being met • Depression is common • Boundary setting and follow-through is limited • Two steps forward, one step backward. www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 What are the outcomes we’re seeking? More mokopuna/children: • Are safe • Are healthy • Are achieving • Belong • Participate • Have improved life outcomes. www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 It’s early days, but what are some of the indicators? Children are: – re-engaged in education or early childhood training – having B4 school checks – enrolled and are being seen by dentist – being immunised Parents are: – up skilling including learning how to read and write – entering the workforce – building resilience and honouring their commitments Services are engaging with caregivers in a different way www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 And on the softer side… Many of the children and their parents are engaged in therapy which is leading to: – Improved behaviour – Healthier relationships – Less anxiety – Improved wellbeing which increases their ability to achieve www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 What can we do from here? Kua tawhiti kë to haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu; he tino nui rawa o mahi, kia kore e mahi tonu. You have come too far not to go further; you have done too much, not to do more. Sir James Henare www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz ACCAN 2015 Tuesday 31 March 11am-12.30pm Rendezvous 2 Any questions? For more information, please visit www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz
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