The National Care Standards set out the standard of care every child and young person needs to do well and be well, and the support all caregivers can expect to receive when they open their hearts and homes to tamariki. They came into effect on 1 July 2019.

The Care Standards include a child-friendly Statement of Rights to ensure every child and young person in care understands what they’re entitled to and knows how to speak up or make a complaint.

The standards have been published in a booklet and on the Oranga Tamariki website. For the latest Regulations follow the link to the official legislation website. The Independent Children's Monitor has oversight of these regulations. Record #6646