This learning opportunity is part of the National Caregiver Training Programme (NCTP) developed by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children for all caregivers in New Zealand and is delivered by Caring Families Aotearoa.

Overview:

A person’s sense of self is linked to more than their genealogy or whakapapa. We will introduce the different types of personal connections and explain how they are fundamental to the wellbeing of te tamaiti (the child) or rangatahi (young person). At the workshop you will be given the opportunity to explore concepts, share experiences, reflect and take away ideas of how you can practically apply your learning to support te tamaiti (the child) or rangatahi (young person) in your care. A separate optional e learning module has been created to provide caregivers with context and background information. You don’t need to complete the e learning module to attend the workshop.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this workshop caregivers will be able to:

• Describe the losses that may be experienced by the child/young person, birth whānau (family) and care family when a child/young person enters care.
• Describe how these losses can impact on the identity and belonging of a child/young person in care.
• Describe and discuss Te Toka Tumoana (indigenous and bicultural principal framework) principles of wellbeing for tamariki (children) and whānau Māori (Māori families).
• Use the principles of wellbeing to explore the role of caregivers in encouraging and promoting a child/young person’s identity and belonging.
• Describe and share personal experience of how identity and belonging was built.