Supporting kinship and whānau care: Principles for practitioners
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The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers | Te Rōpū Tauwhiro i Aotearoa (ANZASW) are a professional body for social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. They work to promote and support the social work profession, uphold ethical practice, advocate on matters of social policy, and advance social justice, human rights and human dignity.
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This webinar shares insights from recent research on kinship and whānau care in Aotearoa New Zealand, commissioned by Family for Every Child. It explores the complex relationships within kinship care, highlights the support needs of carers, and presents practical principles for practitioners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these care arrangements and learn how to better support whānau and kinship carers.
Please direct all queries to the organisers.
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