Our First Threads A view into our world October 2006

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Our First ThreadsA view into our worldOctober
2006
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Raewyn Bhana Joycelyn TauevihiHe kaitiaki
katoa tatauWe are all the carers of .
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Vision
Caring whanau, safe childrenwhanau manaaki
tangata
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Mission Statement
To enable young families to overcome the
barriers that prevent their children from
enjoying a successful future
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Family Start Programme

• Family Start is an initiative of the Family and
  Community Services division of MSD
• The Family Start programme was established in
  1998 as part of a wider strategy to strengthen
  families.
• It provides intensive, home-based support
  services for families with high needs (15
  population of greatest deprivation ), to ensure
  that their children have the best possible start
  in life.

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FSM was founded by

• Te Kupenga o Hoturoa PHO
• TaPasefika PHO
• Royal NZ Plunket Society (Plunket)
• We are one of 32 Family Start sites

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Infrastructure

• Commenced in July 2005
• 736 families by 2008
• Currently 38 staff, CEO, PM, OM, CM, four
  supervisors and
• 30 Whanau Advocates
• We require another 7 by the end of October
  2006
• By September 2007 we will have a total of 55
  staff
• Our Whanau/family clients are 40 Maori, 43
  Pasifica,
• 17 other
• Board of Trustees Members 9 in total

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Core Values

• Child Centered
• Family Focused
• Strength Based
• Culturally Appropriate
• Committed to the principles of the Treaty of
  Waitangi
• Regular Home visits

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Target Group

• Mothers or caregivers with children under 12
  months of age
• Mums who are pregnant

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Criteria

• Unsupported Parent
• No or minimal antenatal care
• Young mother
• Mental ill health
• Substance Abuse
• Family history of abuse

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Criteria

• Relationship problems
• Low income status
• Lack of essential resources
• Frequent change of address
• Low maternal educational qualifications
• SIDS factors

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Referrals

• Doctors/Lead Maternity Carer
• Midwives
• Plunket
• Government/Community/Iwi groups
• No Self referrals

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Family Start Programme Includes

• Early Childhood education promotion through the
  Ahuru Mowai/Born to learn programme provided
  at home
• Child and family health promotion supporting
  enrolment with PHOs and Well child, injury
  prevention, immunisation, healthy nutrition,
  exercise
• Addressing deprivation employment and income,
  education, housing, budgeting
• Addressing family life issues family violence,
  relationships, patterns of dysfunction
• Linking to community agencies, and supports

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Strength based Outcome

• Focused practice is characterised by
• An interpersonal relationship which is
  collaborative and mutually enriching
• Assessment that is focused on resources within
  each person and within the social environment
  that will enable them to meet the goals they have
  set to meet the programme outcomes
• Planned change that is directed by the hopes,
  dreams and aspirations of each service
  participant toward meeting those goals

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Strength based Outcome
Strength based practice is not denying knowledge
about risks or to minimise or collude with,
abuse, violence, neglect, offending or have that
potential to harm. Rather it is a principled and
transparent approach to working with families/
whanau based on professional and ethical
principles. The Whanau Advocate must work
intensively to engage the family/ whanau in
partnership for change, while being very open
with them about her/his role and bottom line
professional and safety requirements.
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Ahuru Mowai and Born to Learnin Family Start
Group exercise with Joycelyn
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Strength based Outcome
The Kia Rangatira Notion Is about Approaches to
Relationships Ways of engaging in
Kaupapa/Issues Setting applying of Ethical
Standards Ways to negotiate Boundaries Appropria
te Behaviour. Term Rangatira must be
contextualised and defined. To locate shades of
meaning. Marks importance of context. Establishes
and acknowledges quality space of wa (time)
wahi (place).
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Strength based Outcome
Notion of Rangatira Conveys notion of
respectfulness. Indicates commitment to
relationships, engagement interaction. Requires
understanding of significance of place in
relationships. Incorporates notion of
planning Incorporates notion of
strategising Manner of Kia Rangatira
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Strength based Outcome
Kia Rangatira Positions MA WAI RA Ma wai ra e
taurima, Who will take responsibility te marae
i waho nei, For the challenges that face us Ma
te tika, Let it be truth Ma te
pono, Let it be honesty Me te
aroha e. Let it be valued
relationships
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Strength based Outcome
ATA A Method of Reflective Practice Why It Is
Used? A Maori culturally defined method
process. Informs ways of engaging in
relationships. Highlights significance of mana
and mauri Recognises that relationships Have a
simple human intent Are complex Function at
multiple levels Have multiple boundaries Must
be respectfully navigated/negotiated Have
positions/obligations that must be
acknowledged Have practices that have
consequences upon individuals / collectives.
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Strength based Outcome
Parameters Focuses on - people, issues,
relationships, boundaries, behaviours. Gently
points out - appropriate behaviour. Intensifies
peoples perceptions by According / requiring
quality space (wa wahi) Demanding conscious
effort energy of participants Being aware of
the potential in Transformative actions, Framing
practice with respectfulness.
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Strength based Outcome
ATA Frameworks Conveys notion of
reciprocity Expects reflection to
occur Highlights significance of Clear
positioning Respectful interaction Deliberate
planning Conscious strategising Critical
analysis.
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Challenges

• Vision
• Legacies
• Ways of being
• Angles
• Ethical standards
• Ethical qualities
• SHARED

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What is Required ?

• Courage
• Commitment
• Consistency
• Compassion
• Companionship
• Respectfulness
• Passion
• Integrity

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On-going Dilemmas

• Nga Patanga Boundaries
• Tau Kumekume Tension
• Ahurutanga Safe Space
• Mauri Ora Proactive Energy
• Nga Tikanga Kaitiakitanga - Ethics

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Identify, Mark and Pave

• Culturally Preferred
• Pathways
• Leadership Patterns
• For better understanding
• In each new TIME
• In each new PLACE
• To offer security
• To promote warmth
• To foster harmony and balance
• To ensure comfort and safety

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Support

• To support, enhance, confirm, validate and
  acknowledge
• Kaupapa context
• Valued Contribution
• Safe and essential space
• Promote caution
• Pursue respect for all participants
• Inform ourselves in these

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The Big Picture

• To treat Taonga with
• Dignity
• Respect
• Care
• To defend Taonga with
• Dignity
• Respect
• Care

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Family Start Manukau