Family matters
What this chapter covers
- Pregnancy and childcare in prison
Accessing healthcare and going to appointments outside, applying for early release, Mothers and Babies Units and financial support - Parenting rights
Seeing your child, who looks after your child while you’re in prison, parenting when you’re released and resolving disagreements in the Family Court - Oranga Tamariki
When Oranga Tamariki will get involved, Family Group Conferences and returning your child to your care - Child support
Paying child support in prison and who is eligible to receive child support - Sole parent support
Transferring payments to a caregiver - Getting a Protection Order
Applying for a Protection Order for you or your children - Protection Orders against prisoners
If you’ve been served with a Protection Order while you’re in prison