Kokihi Nga Rito

Child Advocate Programme

Fale Pasifika Women’s Refuge is 1 of 7 specifically selected Refuges across Aotearoa to pilot the Kokihi Nga Rito Program. This program is an extension service to Safe House. The pilot program is set for an initial 12 months and if successful the hopes are to make this a permanent program within our Fale.

The Kaiarahi Tamariki (Child advocate) will facilitate programs dedicated to ensuring the children’s needs are at the center of their focus while also incorporating cultural awareness and personal growth aspects as part of their engagement.

Kokihi Nga Rito provides an opportunity for our Kaiarahi Tamariki to focus on each child holistically by providing intense support and a wrap-around service specifically for the tamariki.