Who is eligible for this service?

The PCSS coordinates and administers post permanency support to:

As per the definition in section 2 of the Oranga Tamariki Act, permanent Caregivers who obtain:
- special guardianship under s113 Oranga Tamariki Act, or
- court-appointed guardianship under s27 of the Care of Children Act 2004, where that appointment was made in substitution for an order or agreement under sections 78, 101, 110 or 140 of the Oranga Tamariki Act, and they hold a parenting order under s48 of the Care of Children Act 2004 because there is no other guardian who has the day-to-day care of the child or young person.
“Whānau Caregivers (taking care in substitution for previous custody status to Chief Executive)” who have committed to care for a child or young person permanently. This decision must be agreed by Oranga Tamariki and the whānau using an appropriate comprehensive decision-making process such as a family group conference, hui ā-whānau or family meeting prior to the discharge of custody under section 78, 101, 102 or 110(2)(a), or the expiry of an agreement under section 140 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

Permanent caregivers can contact the PCSS at any time until the tamariki in their care are 18 years old to request assistance.

Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Email anytime or call us during office hours.

Permanent Caregiver Support Service
8 Sharkey Street, Manukau

Telephone: 0800 367 7277
E-mail: enquiries@pcss.org.nz