New ZealandScathing report on CYF's performanceA review panel is scathing of CYF's performance, saying the system is focused on immediate risks and containing costs at the expense of tackling harm.23 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandMapping the cost of our at-risk kidsEvery person in the country aged up to 17 has been screened for factors that could later see their life take a turn for the worse - and cost taxpayers.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAnton Blank: Maori bias colours CYF decisionsWe must create strategies to address negative ethnic stereotypes which result in too many tamariki put into care, writes Anton Blank.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlat packs give teens a leg up"These kids just need a chance, it's really hard at 17, they are too old to be in the system but too young to have rights."01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA child abuse solution beyond CYFFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow we can save vulnerable kidsFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandMore support required to help kids in need, says Children's CommissionerMore financial support is needed for caregivers of vulnerable children to do their job properly, says Children's Commissioner Russell Wills.29 Aug 03:40 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Report paves way for CYF redesignChildren's Commissioner Russell Wills has done the Government a huge favour with his State of Care report this week, whether he intended to or not.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: CYF reforms can't come soon enoughThe shortcomings at Child, Youth and Family reflect an agency that hasn't coped with a significant switch in societal attitudes to child abuse.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dump and run' culture at CYFA damning report on Child, Youth and Family says 117 New Zealand children were abused in care last year - and some have had up to 60 placements.26 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandCYF staffer had sex with teenagerA staffer working for Child, Youth and Family started a sexual relationship with a boy in the teen unit where she worked.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrial of CYF caregiver continuesA former CYF social worker has admitted in court to shortcomings from her and the department resulted in a "vulnerable" teenager being returned to the home where he claims he was physically abused.19 Jun 02:19 AM
New ZealandCaregiver knocked out teenager's teethA Gisborne teenager told police he had been abused for years by his CYF-appointed caregiver, who was so cruel she knocked out his teeth with a knife-sharpening steel.17 Jun 06:30 AM
LifestyleFoster duo seek status of parentsFrustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCYF in child abuse predictor trialsA mathematical model designed to predict children at risk of abuse will be trialled with data about children reported to Child, Youth and Family.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand24 foster homes in 18 yearsAs a young boy, Daryl Brougham thought his name was Daryl Foster. He lived in at least 24 foster homes until the age of 18.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast-track settlements for victimsMore than 860 victims who were abused while in state care have been given the option of a fast-track settlement.07 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandCustody deaths may face less scrutinyThe deaths of vulnerable people who are in state care or custody could have less independent scrutiny if proposed law changes go ahead.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo appeal for teacher charged with abuseA Northland teacher convicted of sexually abusing two girls and physically abusing six children placed in his care by Child Youth and Family has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.30 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandCYF to get complete overhaulThe Government has announced it wants Child Youth and Family completely overhauled and modernised and has asked Paula Rebstock to lead the work.01 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandObese kids focus of CYF/health professional talksDoctors are developing protocols to refer obese children to child protection services if their parents ignore medical advice to help their children lose weight.31 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandCYF bungle halts women's sex-abuse trialA High Court child-abuse trial was aborted when it was revealed Child, Youth and Family had failed to hand over 300 pages of documents to the police investigation.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMost child-abuse victims are babiesThe majority of children admitted to the Starship hospital as the result of suspected abuse or neglect are under 1 year old.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby left on floor of KFCA Hastings woman has been referred to Child, Youth and Family after leaving her 6-month-old baby on the floor of a Hastings KFC restaurant yesterday.04 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandFoster care teens' efforts win awardsNineteen youths with unsettled upbringings were honoured for their outstanding achievements at a special ceremony yesterday.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentAdoptive mum's battle for parental leaveA woman who adopted a child has won the right to paid parental leave, after being told by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that she wasn't eligible.24 Jul 11:02 PM
New Zealand11-year-old driver flees policeAn 11-year-old who was behind the wheel of a car being driven erratically and at speeds up to 120km/h has been spoken to by police.02 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandCouple give youngsters best chanceGiving young people a chance and encouraging them to do the best they can in life is what Auckland couple Rob and Zee Luisi are all about.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandP mum slammed as an 'abysmal failure'A mum jailed today for almost three years for raising two kids in a clandestine P lab was blasted by a judge as being an "abysmal failure" as a mother.04 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandVideo of boy sculling drink sparks probeCYF is investigating a video in which a boy, 6, is seen sculling from a Heineken bottle as part of a Neknominate dare.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandChild abuse tally up, not downIncreasing numbers of children have been physically and emotionally abused in the past few years - starkly contradicting welfare officials' claims.07 Dec 04:30 PM
