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Looking after kids can be hard; even though we want to do the best for our kids sometimes family relationships can go wrong, parents can lose their way and kids get hurt.

Jigsaw is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the wellbeing of all New Zealand children and their families. The diverse group of independent, community-based social service agencies that make up the Jigsaw network advocate against all forms of child abuse, neglect, and family violence, and provide support to families so they can raise their children in safe and nurturing ways.

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Viewpoint

January 2012

You don't have to be an expert, or an adult, to have your say on what you think should happen to improve the lives of vulnerable children. 

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is currently travelling through the country and taking part in Green Paper meetings to allow public, professionals, government and non government organisations and children to have a say.

Dates and venues of these community meetings are posted and updated on the Green Paper website. 

You can also share you ideas on Facebook and Twitter.  Whatever way suits you best, make sure you have your say by the final date for responses - 28 February 2012. 

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