Social Work

The demand for Social Work intervention for families in the South Auckland geographical area is often high and complex. Our multi skilled Social Work Team works alongside many other service providers, including Child Youth & Family and the Courts. Our work extends to the Franklin area. Our services include:

• Family Home & Foster Families
• Social Work Support for families
• Demand Management work with Child Youth and Family
• MenD - Mens Development Programme
• Fee for Service - providing support and monitoring for families where CYFS have identified concerns of care and protection
• Social Workers in Schools - James Cook High School, The Manurewa High School, Papakura High School

Our team have proven experience in working with families who have issues of conflict, violence, parenting, addictions and advocacy around financial and material needs.

The Team

• Practice Manager – Hikairo Phillips
• Foster Care Social Worker - Caroline van Dragt
• Social Workers - Gillian Parsons, John Thrush, Onesene Simeki-Ikitule, Mereti Te Wao, Caro Schopfer, Tsitsi Kuuya
• Social Workers in Schools - Eli Tulafono, Maureen Fenton, Josie Whittaker

If you interested in making a referral please contact our Intake Coordinator Hine Porter on 09 269 0050