386AACPrinciples to be applied when assisting young person to move to independence

1. A person who is performing functions or exercising powers under sections 386AAD to 386C to assist a young person to move to independence must be guided by, in relation to a young person aged under 18 years, the principles in section 5, in relation to a young adult aged 18 years or over, the principle in section 5(1)(a) only, and in both cases the following principles:

2. the young person is to increasingly lead decisions about matters affecting them and is to be supported by adults to do this:
3. a holistic approach is to be taken and the young person’s strengths and identity are to be built on and nurtured:
4. the relationships between the young person and their family, whānau, hapū, iwi, and family group are, if appropriate, to be maintained and strengthened:
5. family, whānau, hapū, iwi, family groups, and communities are to be supported to help the young person move to independence:
6. the relationships between the young person and a caregiver, other trusted adults, and the wider community are to be established, built on, and maintained:
7. the young person is to be supported, to the extent that is reasonable and practicable, to address the impact of harm and to achieve and meet their aspirations and needs, with priority to be given to supporting the stability of their education:
8. assistance to the young person is to be provided proactively, promptly, and to be sustained regardless of the decisions that the young person makes.