Gary Veenstra, RNZFB Child and Family social worker talks about providing opportunities for all young people to leave home and live independently. Gary talks about the importance of thinking ahead… Read more
Parents family and whānau stories
BLENNZ Taranaki official opening
We were thrilled to have had the official opening of BLENNZ Taranaki on the 19th of March 2015. The BLENNZ Taranaki community celebrated the opening of our new building with… Read more
National Assessment Service visit to BLENNZ Otago
In March 2014 we had a visit from the National Assessment Service (NAS). They used rooms at the Forsyth Barr stadium and over the course of three days 16 children… Read more
The Vision Book – My Child, Our Journey
On Friday 19th September BLENNZ hosted the launch of The Vision Book – My Child, Our Journey, a resource produced by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry… Read more
Beth – In the beginning with Molly
Many thanks to Beth for sharing her story. This is just Part 1, so over the next few days and weeks, keep an eye out for more installments. You can… Read more
Online songs, stories and activities for young children
This is a link to Caspar Babypants YouTube channel. Caspar makes music for young children and their parents that is simple fantastical stories and sing along songs to enjoy at home and in the car.