Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Our vision
Every child/tamaiti and young person/rangatahi growing up in a secure, loving family/whānau and receiving a depth of care which will bless them throughout their life.
Our mission
Providing quality, child-centred, family-focused, trauma informed, Christian social services.
We encourage children and parents to be proud of their family/whānau and cultural heritage. In particular, we have a commitment to work in a manner which is honouring to Māori, and reflects the Treaty of Waitangi.
We know that children and young people are best cared for by their own family/whānau and we will work to strengthen families so they can nurture and care for their children and young people successfully.
We provide:
- Registered Social Work support and services
- Out of home care and respite services
- Residential home for young parents
- Prevention of entry into care
- Family/Whānau reunification
- Family Group Conference monitoring
- Supervised Access services
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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We also have staff on call after hours, via our main number.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Services Provided
Even with a high level of support there are times when it becomes necessary for children and young people to leave the care of their parents. Wherever possible this care is undertaken by family/whānau. Where this is not possible, foster care can be provided for a short time as respite or for a longer term. This can lead to a permanent placement arrangement if necessary. Open Home Foundation (OHF) provides care for the Ministry of Health, Oranga Tamariki and for children and young people who are in the custody-care of OHF.
Even with a high level of support there are times when it becomes necessary for children and young people to leave the care of their parents. Wherever possible this care is undertaken by family/whānau. Where this is not possible, foster care can be provided for a short time as respite or for a longer term. This can lead to a permanent placement arrangement if necessary. Open Home Foundation (OHF) provides care for the Ministry of Health, Oranga Tamariki and for children and young people who are in the custody-care of OHF.
Service types: Advocacy, Family / whānau support, Information & support, Social work.
Even with a high level of support there are times when it becomes necessary for children and young people to leave the care of their parents. Wherever possible this care is undertaken by family/whānau. Where this is not possible, foster care can be provided for a short time as respite or for a longer term. This can lead to a permanent placement arrangement if necessary. Open Home Foundation (OHF) provides care for the Ministry of Health, Oranga Tamariki and for children and young people who are in the custody-care of OHF.
Home for Young Parents Rotorua Open Home Foundation (OHF), Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina has a home for young parents. We work using Appreciative Inquiry and trauma informed approaches. We have registered Social Workers, House Parent, and Support Workers for our 24 hour 7 day a week service. This is a voluntary entry service and there is an agreement and contract to enter into the service and a referral form. We run a modular programme, and it includes parenting, attachment and bonding with child, monitored feeding and sleeping schedule, health and well being, budgeting, and cooking. This is based in Rotorua and covers Rotorua and Taupo and the Bay of Plenty, for young parents and their children. We encourage education including attending the school for young parents, health and wellbeing, and developing and making relationships and networks in their communities and family/whanau. Working on their future picture and plan and fulfilling the modular programme outcomes during their stay in the home. There is a cost for this service $185 a week.
Home for Young Parents Rotorua Open Home Foundation (OHF), Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina has a home for young parents. We work using Appreciative Inquiry and trauma informed approaches. We have registered Social Workers, House Parent, and Support Workers for our 24 hour 7 day a week service. This is a voluntary entry service and there is an agreement and contract to enter into the service and a referral form. We run a modular programme, and it includes parenting, attachment and bonding with child, monitored feeding and sleeping schedule, health and well being, budgeting, and cooking. This is based in Rotorua and covers Rotorua and Taupo and the Bay of Plenty, for young parents and their children. We encourage education including attending the school for young parents, health and wellbeing, and developing and making relationships and networks in their communities and family/whanau. Working on their future picture and plan and fulfilling the modular programme outcomes during their stay in the home. There is a cost for this service $185 a week.
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
Home for Young Parents Rotorua
Open Home Foundation (OHF), Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina has a home for young parents. We work using Appreciative Inquiry and trauma informed approaches. We have registered Social Workers, House Parent, and Support Workers for our 24 hour 7 day a week service.
This is a voluntary entry service and there is an agreement and contract to enter into the service and a referral form. We run a modular programme, and it includes parenting, attachment and bonding with child, monitored feeding and sleeping schedule, health and well being, budgeting, and cooking.
This is based in Rotorua and covers Rotorua and Taupō and the Bay of Plenty, for young parents and their children. We encourage education including attending the school for young parents, health and wellbeing, and developing and making relationships and networks in their communities and family/whānau. Working on their future picture and plan and fulfilling the modular programme outcomes during their stay in the home.
There is a cost for this service $185 a week.
- Teen Home Brochure (PDF, 5.5 MB)
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Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Lakes
Website
Contact Details
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 348 8009
Email
Website
1239 Haupapa Street
Rotorua 3010
Street Address
1239 Haupapa Street
Rotorua 3010
Postal Address
Open Home Foundation
PO Box 587
Rotorua 3040
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This page was last updated at 10:26AM on April 20, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Open Home Foundation - Rotorua.
Open Home Foundation (OHF) provides foster care and respite care, this is out of home care for children and young people. We have registered Social Workers trained in trauma-informed and Appreciative Inquiry approaches and we are aligned with the National Care Standards. We have a strong partnership with Oranga Tamariki (OT), and we provide social work support services for families/whānau referred by Oranga Tamariki. These services include: registered Social Work support to Oranga Tamariki (OT) Caregivers and Kin Carers; Safety Planning Services to prevent children entering into care or to lead the reunification of family/whānau when they have been in care; Family Group Conference (FGC); plans monitoring and supporting the completion of the FGC outcomes, and we also provide Supervised Contact/ Access at the request of Oranga Tamariki or the Family Court. We will engage in contracts by the Ministry of Health to provide social work services to families/whanau who have children or young people with a disability and who may be in of need care and support.
Open Home Foundation (OHF) provides foster care and respite care, this is out of home care for children and young people. We have registered Social Workers trained in trauma-informed and Appreciative Inquiry approaches and we are aligned with the National Care Standards. We have a strong partnership with Oranga Tamariki (OT), and we provide social work support services for families/whānau referred by Oranga Tamariki.
These services include: registered Social Work support to Oranga Tamariki (OT) Caregivers and Kin Carers; Safety Planning Services to prevent children entering into care or to lead the reunification of family/whānau when they have been in care; Family Group Conference (FGC); plans monitoring and supporting the completion of the FGC outcomes, and we also provide Supervised Contact/ Access at the request of Oranga Tamariki or the Family Court.
We will engage in contracts by the Ministry of Health to provide social work services to families/whānau who have children or young people with a disability and who may be in of need care and support.