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Transitioning from care or youth justice

The Transition Support Service can help you out when you’re leaving Oranga Tamariki care or youth justice.
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There are a range of ways the Transition Support Service can help you including:

  • Finding you a place to live and getting furniture
  • Finding you a job
  • Getting legal advice
  • Enrolling you in a training course
  • Getting your drivers licence
  • Parenting support
  • Counselling
  • Clothing grants
  • GP / Medical appointments
  • Getting food

About Transition Support

Young people who are leaving care or youth justice don't just stop needing support. That's why the Transition Support Service (TSS) was created, to support young people through the ups and downs of life.

If you know a young person who might be eligible for the service, let them know that there is nothing wrong with asking for help and encourage them to call the Transition Support Helpline to find out how Transition Support can help them.

You can also support them to take the first step, calling the helpline with them so that they can talk through what their needs are.

If you are transitioning from Oranga Tamariki care or youth justice yourself, the Transition Support Service is here to support you on your journey.

The helpline team offer advice and support with things like:

  • Understanding what support you can get
  • Building support networks in your community
  • Having a chat about your future

There are a range of ways the Transition Support Service can help you including:

  • Finding you a place to live and getting furniture
  • Finding you a job
  • Getting legal advice
  • Enrolling you in a training course
  • Getting your drivers licence
  • Parenting support
  • Counselling
  • Clothing grants
  • GP / Medical appointments
  • Getting food

You can check out VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai to get further support, if you have been in care. They help young people have their say on big decisions and also have fun connection events.

Youth Service – Ratonga Taiohi(external link) can support you if you are aged 16-19 and can’t live at home or if you’re looking after children.

 

Give them a call on the Transition Support Helpline 0800 55 89 89 to see how they can help. It's free to call.

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