Tamariki and rangatahi need your help to recover
The damage and destruction caused by the recent floods has been devastating for tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau and the communities in which we work. The immediate response to this disaster is underway; we need to start to thinking we long-term support for tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau.
The immediate response to this disaster is underway; we need to start to thinking we long-term support for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. Following the floods and cyclone, we know that some tamariki and rangatahi will be feeling scared, worried, isolated, and anxious; and in need of support and advice from a trained Barnardos counsellor.
0800 What’s Up is a free and confidential phone and online chat service that gives tamariki and rangatahi a place to talk about anything.
0800 What's Up relies on generous supporters to help keep the helpline open from 11am – 11pm, seven days a week. Your donation today will help mean that any child or young person who is feeling scared, worried, isolated and anxious, can receive the help that they need.

Foster Care Awareness Week
6-12 March
Read more about how we support tamariki, rangatahi and caregivers in our Foster Care service.
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Our mission in Child and Family Services is to enhance the mana of tamariki and whānau through relationship and connection.
Learn more about our impact