Published June 2021, released November 2021

The Transition Support Service began on 1 July 2019.

This synthesis report has been informed by a range of studies, including preliminary findings from the second annual survey of rangatahi eligible for a transition worker, Just Sayin’ 2, to be published later in 2021.

The synthesis found that: The new service had been successfully established; Pre-transition planning was not yet consistent, with variations in practice noted. It seems that transition planning works best in regions with a dedicated Oranga Tamariki transition resource.; The support offered by transition workers matched the needs of rangatahi. This support includes help with life skills and becoming independent, obtaining ID documents, goal setting and help with work, education and training; Forty percent of rangatahi Māori said they were supported by a Maori TSS partner, and a further 23 percent said they would like to be. Learning from kaupapa Māori partners has been welcomed by all involved; Although it is early days, there are promising indications that transition support has improved outcomes for young people leaving care. The vast majority of young people involved said they trusted their TSS worker, and that their TSS worker understood their needs. (From the website). Record #7358