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PM questions wisdom of whanau first
The government has signalled a radical change to its treatment of at-risk children in state care, by challenging the long-held policy of placing children with whanau first. Audio
State care kids want more help for longer
Three young adults who grew up in state care say the age at-risk children are in care should be raised to 21. Max Towle reports. Audio
State care: three tales of survival
Three young adults who grew up in state care say after years of depression and abuse their lives are back on track - but it's no thanks to the system that raised them.
Turia defends whanau role in CYF care
A highly critical report was released yesterday on Child, Youth and Family. The report found that children who were returned home or remained in whānau care were ten times more likely to be abused… Audio
Whanau should be at centre of CYF- Children's Commissioner
A highly critical report was released yesterday on Child, Youth and Family. The report found that children who were returned home or remained in whānau care were ten times more likely to be abused… Audio
Government signals whanau care might not be first option
The Government is signalling a radical change to its treatment of at-risk children in state care, by challenging the long-held policy of placing children with whanau first. Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
Former social worker on overhauling Child Youth&Family
Nicola Atwool has worked as a social worker at Child, Youth and Family and is now an Associate Professor at the University of Otago. Audio
Child Youth and Family report sparks privatisation fears
The Social Development Minister has given assurances that no private company will be given ultimate responsiblity for at-risk children in state care. Audio
Money to be poured into CYF as it's overhauled
More money will be poured into Child, Youth and Family as the government moves to completely overhaul the agency. Audio
Overhaul for Child Youth and Family
The Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley discusses the interim expert panel report for transforming Child Youth and Family. The report recommends a major overhaul of Child Youth and Family, to… Audio
Serious breaches at youth corrections facility
The Social Development Minister is defending a youth corrections facility in Christchurch, after figures revealed it had more than 600 security breaches in 10 months.
CYF private sector moves worry social work expert
An expert in social work is warning that any move to shift Child, Youth and Family services to the private sector could endanger Māori tamariki.
Worries CYF call centre will be up for privatisation
The Prime Minister says there will be not be wholesale outsourcing of Child Youth and Family services to the private sector, though more of what it does may be contracted out. Audio
'Staggering link' between CYF care and crime
The Principal Youth Court Judge believes there is a profoundly concerning link between children who have experienced care and crime. Audio
Former chief social worker disappointed with CYF
A former chief social worker at Child, Youth and Family says it's disappointing the services for children in state care haven't improved in decades. Audio
Profoundly concerning link between CYF issues and crime
The Principal Youth Court Judge says the link between how well Child, Youth and Family does its job, and the number of cases coming before his court, is profound -- and concerning. Audio
Judge says courts left to deal with CYF's failings
The Principal Youth Court judge is welcoming promises to overhaul Child Youth and Family, saying youth courts are becoming a clearinghouse for CYF's failures. Audio
CYF report 'harsh wake up call' for MPs
An urgent debate took place in Parliament yesterday on the Childrens Commissioner's highly critical report on state care of children with MPs from both sides of the house saying not enough has been… Audio
'CYFS need to listen to carers'
A Porirua family, who have fostered children, explain the problems they and their relatives have had with CYFS bouncing kids from family to family. Audio
Minister vows to get CYF overhaul right
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley will not throw money at Child Youth and Family despite a scathing report into the agency's performance, she says. Audio
