M.03.08.Res.05 Health care of the child

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  1. The mother may be refused to have her child reside with her in prison or attend a feeding and bonding unit especially if she fails to satisfy any of the entry criteria applicable or the placement is deemed not to be in the best interest of the child.
    Consideration

    The mother can request the Chief Executive to reconsider a declined application to the Mothers with Babies Unit.

    See POM M.03.08.05 Chief Executive review od declined placement application.

  2. In the case of a mother who is pregnant and does not meet the criteria for the Mothers with Babies Units (MBU) or feeding and bonding unit, arrangements must be made to support the mother and child through the separation after birth. The mother must be involved in planning the separation, where appropriate as well as her identified whānau and/or key support people.
  3. Where the safety of the child is at risk, or there is a legal supervision order in force, Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children will take the lead.