The national care standards sets out that every child in care should be treated in a way that lets them be well and do well. It also sets out the support that should be given to caregivers who care for tamariki. Oranga Tamariki also provide a child-friendly statement of rights that tamariki can access to know their rights while in a care and protection residence.
To read the national care standards or for more information on the independent monitor, go to www.orangatamariki.govt.nz and search “national care standards”.