Introduction | Te Whare Whakapakari | 1-2-1 Specialist Foster Care | Wesley Porirua | Social worker in Schools Otaki
Children and Young People
Society appears to focus heavily on young people's problems and shortcomings, however this negative focus can get in the way of achieving progress. At Wesley our work is based on a Strength Based ethos. We work along side young people, listening and developing respectful relationships, and trying to appreciate their gifts and strengths as well as the challenges they bring. We work hard to strengthen relationships with their families/whanau, and we strive to provide the young people with unconditional care in a safe environment.
Our One to One Specialist Fostercare programme suits young people who do better in a one on one environment. more...
Working alongside the people of Porirua for a positive future. more...
This unique service is a partnership between Wesley and Te Runanga O Raukawa. more...
Te Whare Whakapakari (House of love, strength and nurture) consists of two homes tucked away in Tawa – Te Whare Wahine for young women and Te Whare Tane for the young men. more...
“Being around this type of situation, it teaches you very good skills on how to handle most probably the hardest things in life to deal with.” more...
Our goal is to support young people in a 'strength based' manner, by strengthening their sense of who they are and what they have to offer.
We have a number of strands to our work with young people:
Residential care: A home for young women and a home for young men – Te Whare Whakapakari Intensive fostering support – One to One Specialist Foster Care
Family Action: Extra support for the families / whanau
Social Workers in Schools: Social Workers in Schools is in partnership with Te Rungana O Raukawa in Otaki primary