| mijnpleegouders.nl | Mijn Pleegouders | The website describes Mijnpleegouders' mission to offer children a home, with a focus on protection, support, and recognizing each child. The platform organizes events, such as the Halal Village, to inform and inspire potential foster parents about foster care within an Islamic context. Mijnpleegouders encourages visitors to donate, volunteer, or form partnerships to expand their impact in foster care. | Religion → Islam 542 | foster parent 45 donation 5110 home 7976 child 11566 event 45199 | |
| equilon.nl | Babette Suijs | The website offers information and services for parents and teenagers struggling with sad or suicidal feelings. Babette Suijs, the owner, provides coaching support to help with these challenges, emphasizing a personal and pragmatic approach. The website includes a blog, e-book downloads, and videos, as well as information on suicide prevention and contact details. | Coaching → Family Coaching 170 | teenager 159 feelings 411 blog 13392 collaboration 16036 coach 25810 | Utrecht → Houten 1677 |
| gezinshuisspoor2.nl | Gezinshuis Spoor 2 | The Spoor 2 family home in Arnhem offers a daily life to children and teenagers who lack a stable home environment. The initiators, Annerieke and Hans, have been sharing their lives with foster and family home children since 2005, after taking in their first foster child. The family home offers effective youth care, giving children the opportunity to blossom and develop through love, attention and structure. | Social Issues & Welfare → Youth Services 313 | foster care 70 family home 158 teenager 159 stability 171 child 11566 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| gezinshuisverwonder.nl | Gezinshuis Verwonder | The Gezinshuis Verwonder is formed by Gerben and Irma Wildeboer, together with their three daughters, and is located in Nietap-Leek, on the border of Groningen and Drenthe. The name of the foster family is inspired by a song by Huub van der Lubbe and Ali B, and the website emphasizes the ambition to create a ‘special’ life after experiences with foster parenting. Gezinshuis Verwonder is a stable and loving family that focuses on creating a home for children who need a stable environment. | Local Communities → Villages 1005 | foster family 53 family 6462 home 7976 child 11566 | Westerkwartier → Leek 642 |
| kinderpostzegels.nl | Kinderpostzegels | The organization focuses on children facing poverty, loneliness, and family difficulties, collaborating with partners to strengthen their resilience and offer impactful programs. Kinderpostzegels offers various initiatives, including children's wallets, a children's panel, and works to create a network of foster families through Mockingbird to improve the stability and loving environment for foster children. The organization has been active for 100 years and offers different ways to donate and engage, including through a webshop and news updates. | Social Organization → Children’s Organizations 467 | equal opportunity 23 foster family 53 donation 5110 network 11123 child 11566 | |
| jemagerzijn.nl | stichting ‘Je mag er zijn’ Midden Nederland | The website describes a network of independent foundations working together to support foster children. Each foundation has its own board of directors and financial administration, with Stichting ‘Je mag er zijn’ Midden Nederland acting as the central point of contact for joint activities. The foundations provide free goods, including second-hand children’s clothing and practical items, to help foster families. | | foster child 19 goods 666 sponsors 2642 foundation 6678 | Altena → Almkerk 159 |
| denvp.nl | Dutch Association for Foster Families | The NVP offers a platform where foster parents can share their experiences and discuss with others, as well as reliable information and a growing educational offer about foster care. The association offers a helpdesk for foster families, which answers questions about rights, duties and foster care topics. The NVP is active in promoting foster care, for example by writing letters to municipalities about important topics such as the municipal elections of 2026. | Social Services → Youth Care 566 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 association 8562 | |
| opkikker.nl | Stichting Opkikker | The foundation organizes ‘Opkikkerdagen’ (brightening days) and initiates various campaigns to support families with a sick family member. Stichting Opkikker is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is asking for donations to continue funding its activities, with donors receiving a special sock as a thank you. The website describes the organization, its actions, the possibility to support them, and the story of a boy named Bailey who, despite his illness, has a positive attitude. | Childcare → Special Needs 55 | campaign 3428 donation 5110 family 6462 | |
| levvel.nl | Levvel | Levvel offers a wide range of services, including parenting support, specialized youth care, foster care, and psychiatric care. The website provides information about various aspects of foster care, such as conditions, steps to become a foster parent, and current child calls. In addition to direct support, Levvel also offers support to parents, young people, and professionals, including a knowledge platform, a webshop with news and vacancies, and a platform for sharing experiences. | Social Services → Youth Support 530 | foster parent 45 parenting support 62 foster care 70 youth support 125 | |
| werkenbijsvmn.nl | Samen Veilig Midden-Nederland | The website provides an overview of vacancies within various departments of Samen Veilig Midden-Nederland, including youth protection, youth reclassering and Safe Home. Information about the company, its procedures and the benefits of working at Samen Veilig Midden-Nederland is provided, emphasizing working with meaning and the focus on client centrality. The website describes the four core principles of Samen Veilig Midden-Nederland: client centrality, partnership, expertise and the mission to create a lasting safe home. | | youth protection 12 vacancy 6598 collaboration 16036 | Netherlands → Flevoland 16653 |
| kennisnetwerkphb.nl | Stichting Landelijk Kennisnetwerk Psychiatrie en Hoogbegaafdheid | The network aims to increase knowledge about giftedness among professionals working in psychiatry by making relevant information accessible and actively disseminating it. The website offers access to a variety of resources, including literature, guidelines, measurement instruments, intervisio, webinars, lectures, case studies and stories from practitioners. Visitors are encouraged to register for the newsletter to stay informed about developments and new offerings. | Medical Care & Services → Psychiatry 756 | knowledge 3528 newsletter 6504 network 11123 | |
| pleegwijzer.nl | Stichting Pleegwijzer | The organization provides a helpdesk, open every Thursday from 1 PM to 4 PM, and organizes activities like the Pleegwijzer Day. A recent example of an activity was a boat tour on the Zuidlaardermeer, where children had the opportunity to steer the boat and learn about sailing techniques. The organization focuses on engaging children in foster families and encourages volunteers to help with activities, learning experiences, or suggestions. | | foster parent 45 foster family 53 foster care 70 helpdesk 194 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| xonar.nl | XONAR | The website describes XONAR’s services, including youth and parenting support, women’s shelter, crisis support, foster care, and support for young people with developmental delays and expectant parents. XONAR offers various training opportunities related to foster care, material depots, and information provision for parents and foster parents. The website presents user experiences, news articles, annual reports, and information about collaborations, internal processes (board of supervisors, employee representation) and fundraising. | Social Issues & Welfare → Social Services 7445 | foster care 70 parenting 972 youth 3126 parent 4318 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| afcnederland.nl | AFC Nederland | Hilbrand Westra, the first adoption coach in the Netherlands, played a key role in the development of a nationwide system of adoption coaches. The organization has a vision of a low-threshold, nationwide system of adoption coaches that addresses traumatic experiences and helps adoptees reconnect with their identity. AFC Nederland offers holistic support, including coaching, activities, and knowledge sharing, to ensure high-quality post-care. | Dogs → Adoption 97 | foster care 70 adoption 359 collaboration 16036 coach 25810 | |
| kenterjeugdhulp.nl | Kenter Jeugdhulp | The website provides information on the various support services offered by Kenter, such as residential support, treatment groups, crisis care and specialist teams for children and young people with diverse problems. Information is also available about foster care, including the role of Foster Parent Councils, experiences of youth and parents, and practical information for foster parents. The website offers referral options, annual reports, information about quality of care, contact details and various other relevant documents. | Social Services → Youth Support 530 | crisis care 11 support services 34 foster care 70 youth support 125 referral 377 | |
| boekenleggertiel.nl | The Boekenlegger | The store offers a large collection of secondhand books, sorted and alphabetized, and has been active for 20 years in supporting the Upendo Daima project. The proceeds from the sales are entirely donated to Upendo Daima, an organization that cares for street children in Mwanza, Tanzania. People can donate books for a good cause, provided they are in good condition and include non-outdated genres such as literature, novels, and children's books. | | proceeds 34 store 3901 donation 5110 book 11396 child 11566 | Neder-Betuwe → Echteld 663 |
| stichtingjip.nl | Stichting JIP | The camp connects foster children and children from foster families and family homes in a relaxed manner. Young people can share experiences and stimulate recognition of similar experiences. Participants jointly take part in activities such as disco, sports, and thematic workshops, and make new friends. | Children’s Activities → Camps 172 | foster child 19 group activity 84 summer camp 139 friend 639 | |
| wsgv.nl | William Schrikker Gezinsvormen | The website presents stories about their working methods and the experiences of staff, foster parents, and foster children. WSGV offers various forms of support, including outpatient assistance, foster families, family homes, and parent-child houses. The website informs about the specific needs of children with a mild intellectual disability and how WSGV supports these needs. | | foster parent 45 family home 158 story 8285 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| pleegzorggroningen.nl | Pleegzorg Groningen | Pleegzorg Groningen is a collaboration between the foster care providers Elker, Leger des Heils, and William Schrikker Gezinsvormen. Foster parents provide temporary or permanent homes for children when their biological parents are unable to care for them, aiming to provide a safe and stable upbringing. More foster parents are needed to find a good match for each child, offering them a safe place with attention, peace, and stability. | Government & Administration → Local Government 4591 | foster parent 45 foster care 70 family 6462 home 7976 child 11566 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| georgemorris.nl | Ceri en Annemiek Sait | The care farm originated from the experiences of Ceri and Annemiek Sait, who obtained a heilpedagogical education at Camphill Sheiling School in England in 1988 and subsequently worked within the Rahpaëlstichting in the Netherlands for 15 years. In 2002, they returned to The Sheiling, where they lived with George Morris, and inspired by his life, decided to establish a care farm. The care farm is named after George Morris, whose enthusiasm and joy of life were the driving force behind the initiative. | Farms & Farm Businesses → Care Farms 473 | family home 158 care farm 246 disability 594 community 7931 education 13471 | |
| pleegzorgrijkvannijmegen.nl | Pleegzorg Rijk van Nijmegen | The website offers information about the need for foster parents to provide a stable and loving environment for children, especially for children in difficult situations. It describes the various forms of foster care (part-time, full-time, crisis foster care) and the support that foster parents can expect (municipal assistance, training, financial support). The website provides an overview of the process from interest to placement, including the steps of introductory meeting, selection interview and matching with the foster child. | Government & Administration → Local Government 4591 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 | |
| stichtinggastoudershongarije.nl | Stichtinggastoudershongarije | The provided text focuses on the rapid growth of online gaming and casino betting within Vietnam's leisure landscape, driven by increasing internet penetration and a young, tech-savvy population. Key factors contributing to this growth include a vibrant population, widespread smartphone usage, and a shift in attitudes towards gambling, creating a significant opportunity for the digital wagering scene and the broader economy. The Vietnamese government is now considering regulatory frameworks to harness the financial potential of online gaming, attracting investors and aiming to establish a regulated market for virtual betting. | Hobbies → Gaming 605 | vietnam 37 bet 118 gaming 354 economy 682 regulation 1350 internet 1678 | |
| ikwilpleegouderworden.nl | Entrea Lindenhout | The website offers information about foster care, including what foster care is, the different forms it takes, and the steps involved in becoming a foster parent. It presents experiences from existing foster parents, such as the experiences of Dianne and Joris, to give potential foster parents an idea of the role and responsibilities. The website offers a digital information package that can be requested online, and promotes information meetings, both online and in person, to inform and support potential foster parents. | Social Services → Family Support 380 | foster parent 45 foster care 70 child 11566 | Meierijstad → Schijndel 908 |
| eentweedethuis.nl | Social Domein de Lekstroom | The website details the collaboration between the municipalities of Houten, IJsselstein, Lopik, Nieuwegein, and Vijfheerenlanden to support children and youth. The platform seeks volunteers willing to open their home and heart to temporarily care for children, often in another family. An online information session on November 18th at 7:30 PM offers the opportunity to learn more about the possibilities of helping and ask questions. | Social Services → Family Support 380 | foster care 70 family home 158 municipality 6837 child 11566 | Utrecht → Vijfheerenlanden 1977 |
| youkepleegzorg.nl | Youké Pleegzorg | The website provides information about foster care, including testimonials from foster parents and children. Information is available regarding the financial aspects of foster care, claims, and an online portal for foster parents. The website outlines how to become a foster parent, including a process for starting, training, and the possibility of requesting an information package. | Law → Family 2909 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 finance 5341 training 28133 | Eemnes → Eemland 84 |
| mockingbirdnederland.nl | Mockingbird Netherlands | Mockingbird is a form of foster care where foster families support each other and form a strong network around the foster child. The 2024 year overview shows positive results, with a clear cohesion within the constellations and a strong sense of community among the participants. The website offers various resources, such as videos, interviews with foster parents, and a newsletter, to illustrate and promote the operation and benefits of Mockingbird. | Social Organization → Children’s Organizations 467 | foster child 19 foster family 53 constellation 173 community 7931 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| 10-site.nl | Gezinshuis 10 Site | The family home offers a safe and supportive environment where teenagers can be themselves and learn, similar to a foster family, but with a professional paid caregiver always present. The organization works with two family caregiver couples, Ton & Elke and Peter & Janita, who take turns being responsible for the teenagers, with separate apartments and shared spaces. The goal is to support teenagers in their return to their biological family, while encouraging their individual abilities and talents to grow into balanced and self-reliant individuals. | Social Issues & Welfare → Youth Services 313 | family home 158 teenager 159 caregiver 1167 youth 3126 accommodation 4921 family 6462 | Gelderland → Ede 5104 |
| pleegkind-en-pleegzorg.nl | Stichting Expertisecentrum Kind in de Pleegzorg | The center provides information and advice on various topics within foster care, including the rights of foster parents and legal considerations. The website contains case studies, literature, scientific articles, personal stories, and blog posts on various aspects of foster care, such as the first 1000 days, sibling placement, and the termination of foster care placements. Furthermore, the Expertisecentrum conducts research, provides advice, and publishes materials on the subject of foster care, with the goal of improving the quality of foster care. | Legal Fields → Juvenile Law 98 | foster parent 45 juvenile law 50 foster care 70 case studies 151 research 8967 | |
| versnelling-fl.nl | Versnellingsaanpak Jeugd Flevoland | The organization implements a ‘rapid response’ approach to prevent or shorten placements in foster care, aiming to return children to their homes. The ‘AnderS’ team provides intensive outpatient care in collaboration with families, municipalities, and various care institutions, to prevent children from entering foster care. The website describes the approach of Versnellingsaanpak Jeugd Flevoland, including improved referral procedures and encouraging the flow of children towards a home environment. | | foster care 70 child 11566 care 12338 collaboration 16036 | |
| continuiteitpleegzorg.nl | NJi, NVP, Jeugdzorg Nederland | The research focuses on the detrimental effects of frequent changes of foster families on the development of foster children. Launched in December 2018, the research explores how collaboration around foster families can be strengthened, how relationships with foster parents can be managed and how risks can be identified more quickly. Furthermore, the publication discusses how foster families can be better supported and offers tips for building a learning network. | History → Social Sciences 10786 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 | |
| kamervooreenkind.nl | Kamer voor een Kind | The website describes the goal of Kamer voor een Kind: to create a special space for foster children within a foster family, supporting families in adapting their homes. The platform explains that Kamer voor een Kind helps families with a contribution of up to €7,000,- to create a pleasant and private space for foster children, for example through renovations, furnishings, or improvements. The website indicates that Kamer voor een Kind is a collaboration of various foundations committed to the well-being of children in foster care. | | foster child 19 foster family 53 furnishing 292 contribution 353 room 3411 renovation 13849 | |
| pleegzorgdrenthe.nl | Pleegzorg Drenthe | The website describes what foster care is, focusing on providing a temporary home for children who are unable to grow up in their own environment. It explains how foster parents are prepared for this role through an educational program that helps them consider the choices surrounding foster parenthood. The website emphasizes the impact of foster care on those involved, highlighting the personalized support provided to both foster children and foster parents. | Government & Administration → Local Government 4591 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 family 6462 child 11566 | |
| geboreninonshart.nl | Erima | The author describes how a foster son maintained contact via social media, which provided reassurance, but simultaneously reflected his declining health. The author shares experiences with visiting family homes during Corona, focusing on emotional conversations with foster parents about the complexities of foster care (political games, bureaucracy, misunderstanding). The text mentions an experience with a younger foster son who quickly felt at home in the family and had the opportunity to express his creativity. | Law → Family 2909 | foster parent 45 foster care 70 drawing 1101 family 6462 music 13170 | |
| pleegzorg-verhalen.nl | PLEEGZORG-VERHALEN.NL | The website includes three life stories from foster children, foster parents, and a singer-songwriter, who share their experiences with foster care. The stories are presented live on stage, with Noraly Hendriks using her lyrics and music to illustrate the emotions and themes. The project explores the impact of foster care on individuals and families, offering a personal look at the challenges and positive aspects of this care domain. | Popular → Singer-Songwriter 262 | foster child 19 foster parent 45 story 8285 music 13170 | |
| enver-pleegzorg.nl | Enver Pleegzorg | The website provides information for foster parents, biological parents, foster children, and referrers. It outlines the steps to become a foster parent, including an information evening, introductory meeting, home visits, and training. The website features personal stories of foster parents and children to illustrate the experiences of foster care within Enver. | | foster child 19 foster parent 45 information evening 57 foster care 70 story 8285 | |
| ondersteuningpleeggezin.nl | Ondersteuning Pleeggezin (OP) | OP has two programs: Mockingbird and Samen voor het kind, which support foster families to create a stable growth environment for their foster children. Kamer voor een Kind is an initiative that financially contributes to the creation of a private, pleasant room for foster children. OP was founded in 2021 in the Netherlands and, in 2024, together with Kamer voor een Kind, has developed a program to improve foster care. | Animal Welfare → Animal Shelters 326 | foster child 19 foster care 70 room 3411 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| thorzo.nl | ThorZo gezinshuizen Limburg | ThorZo provides guidance to family home parents at the start of their family home and supports them in daily practice. The organization works with various parties, including Leefhuis de Spalt, Scoor Pleegzorg, and Stichting Zuid Limburg Zorgt Samen, and has a team of family home parents and professionals. ThorZo offers a family-like setting for children and young people who cannot live in their own families temporarily or for a longer period, and supports family homes with their daily care needs. | Houses → Family Homes 54 | family home parents 12 care organization 55 family home 158 family 6462 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| ekiko.nl | Stichting Ekiko | Stichting Ekiko provides foster children with a suitcase containing personal items to make them feel welcome in their new, safe environment. The foundation aims to make a difference in the lives of children who lack personal belongings when moving to a foster home. Ekiko recently renewed its logo and branding after 11 years and encourages visitors to view the new style and donate. | | foster child 19 suitcase 169 logo 4660 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | |
| berakha.nl | Berakha | Berakha is located in a farmhouse in Twisk and provides care for children, often siblings from the same family, since 1994. The organization is driven by a Christian belief system and is called ‘Berakha,’ which means ‘nothing without God’s blessing,’ and offers a warm and structured environment. Berakha relies on employees, volunteers, and companies to support daily activities and is always open to new volunteers who want to help. | Alternative Living → Rural Living 13 | structure 1305 family 6462 home 7976 house 8121 volunteer 8367 child 11566 | Medemblik → Twisk 47 |
| driestroomhuishelden.nl | Driestroomhuis Helden | The family home is run by Henri and Ans, parents to two adult sons, who are both foster parents. Ans is a full-time professional foster parent, while Henri works part-time in the business sector. The goal is to provide a stable and loving environment for children with disabilities, focusing on building self-confidence, responsibility, and independence. | Childcare → Special Needs 55 | foster parent 45 family home 158 disability 594 child 11566 | Peel and Maas → Helden 166 |
| uitdrukkelijk.nl | N.V. | The website details various projects, including writing poems for Foster Care Awareness Week and designing a website for a funeral home. The communicator's work focuses on foster care, with examples such as conducting interviews and presenting arguments on informal support. The website highlights the communicator's experiences and background, referencing an inspiring event in Italy and a personal reflection on childhood care. | Communication → Science Communication 68 | foster care 70 storytelling 641 poem 1014 communication 10162 | |
| hetveiligedak.nl | Stichting Het Veilige Dak | The foundation was dissolved as of December 31, 2021, after 15 years of operation, with the remaining bank balance being transferred to Timon Pleegzorg. The foundation assisted the Zintel family in providing foster children with a safe and stable living environment. To continue supporting foster care, Timon Pleegzorg is recommended, with more information available at www.timon.nl. | Animal Welfare → Animal Shelters 326 | foster child 19 foster care 70 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | Dijk en Waard → Zuid-Scharwoude 104 |
| gezinshuis-didam.nl | Gezinshuis Didam | The family home offers a small-scale and professional approach, with an experienced team of caregivers providing individual care and support. A key aspect of Gezinshuis Didam is the pursuit of empowerment and self-sufficiency for the children and young adults, with the help of support and resources. The institution values collaboration with parents, guardians, and other agencies to promote the well-being of the clients. | Houses → Family Homes 54 | family home 158 caregiver 1167 care 12338 collaboration 16036 | |
| paraplucoaching.nl | Paraplu Coaching | The coaching specifically focuses on foster parents, providing support for the challenges they face. The process involves conversations to analyze the current situation, identify needs, and determine steps for positive change. The website provides contact information, details about the owner, and a description of the services offered. | Counseling → Family Counseling 528 | foster parent 45 conversation 1828 change 2580 stress 3965 family 6462 coach 25810 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| debuitenmeent.nl | The Buitenmeent | The Buitenmeent is developing a new housing form by renovating a historic farmhouse on the edge of town and re-landscaping the surrounding area. The project extends to creating more nature experiences, biodiversity, social growth, less consumption, energy consumption and indifference, and involving local food. The Buitenmeent is a group of eight people who aim to inspire and share their experiences, and to involve people from the city in the initiatives. | | farmhouse 878 inspiration 4081 nature 9094 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |
| gezinshuisportamore.nl | Portamore | Portamore is a reformist family home with experience in foster care. The name ‘Portamore’ (door to love) symbolizes their mission to provide vulnerable children with access to a loving environment. Portamore offers temporary accommodation to vulnerable children in a ‘normal’ family, providing support based on the Bible and focused on personal growth and development. | Childcare → Family Home 40 | foster care 70 family home 158 love 1240 child 11566 | Utrecht → Woudenberg 534 |
| pleegzorggedoe.nl | Pleegzorggedoe.nl | The website offers various products and services, including foster care materials, coaching cards, reference works, free downloads, and a Foster Care Academy with courses and e-learning. The website focuses on supporting foster parents and family carers through coaching, advice, and inspiration, particularly in dealing with challenges and maintaining a good energy balance. The platform also offers contact options via phone and email and emphasizes the mission to sustainably make foster care easier for all involved, with the goal of increasing the happiness and development opportunities of the young people involved. | Youth Development → Youth 1033 | foster care 70 youth 3126 energy 9075 course 14728 coach 25810 | |
| ihubpleegouder.nl | iHub foster care | The website presents various forms of foster care, including full-time, weekend, and crisis care. It explains what foster care is, the conditions, and the possible fees. The website offers information on becoming a foster parent, including the procedure and the support iHub provides to foster parents, with emphasis on a good match and guidance. | Law → Family 2909 | foster parent 45 foster care 70 family home 158 match 3471 | |
| pleegmaatjes.nl | Pleegmaatjes | The website offers information and services for foster children who need a foster companion. It provides foster companions, who are volunteers specifically deployed to support foster children. The site also focuses on foster parents and foster care organizations, with the goal of strengthening foster care. | | foster child 19 foster parent 45 foster care 70 volunteer 8367 | |
| gezinshuistrinidad.nl | Gezinshuis Trinidad | The family foster home was established in August 2022 by Gerjan and Martine Wolf, who both have extensive experience in youth care and education. The parents also have two dogs – a farmer's fox and a Siberian Husky – and Tess has a rabbit. The address of the family foster home is Van Haeringenstraat 89 in 7701CP Dedemsvaart, and contact details are telephone number 06-18498203 and email address info@gezinshuistrinidad.nl. | Dogs → Adoption 97 | environment 4873 dog 5483 child 11566 | Hardenberg → Dedemsvaart 413 |
| utregsplekkie.nl | Utregs Plekkie | The project focuses on finding suitable ‘Utregs Plekkies’ – a safe and warm place in a family – for children who need temporary accommodation. Utregs Plekkie is looking for families who have a connection with a child and the opportunity to accommodate this child on a fixed or flexible schedule. The website provides information about foster care, the possibilities, and registration for an online information evening. | Youth Development → Youth 1033 | foster parent 45 family 6462 child 11566 collaboration 16036 | |
| pleegzorgen.nl | Pleegzorgen.nl | The website introduces an animation (Pluizebollie) and a film (Max) that prepare foster children for placement in a foster family. The material has been developed with input from experienced experts and linked to other sources, aiming to promote communication between children, parents, professionals, and teachers. The website collaborates with Regio Haaglanden, which supported the production of the films and tools. | | foster care 70 animation 1777 film 3007 family 6462 child 11566 | |
| dehuiskamervoorpleegouders.nl | The Huiskamer voor Pleegouders | The Huiskamer offers an informal environment where foster parents can share experiences and support each other, making them feel valued and appreciated. The organization organizes various activities for foster parents and their children to promote relaxation and enjoyment, as well as discussions and themed meetings. The Huiskamer is a spacious building with a cozy room and a playroom, as well as the possibility for outdoor activities in Wilhelminapark. | Social Services → Youth Support 530 | huiskamer 20 foster parent 45 playroom 68 child 11566 | |
| samenthuis.nl | Samen Thuis | Samen Thuis prioritizes creating a home-like environment for children in a new setting where their parents are absent. The care farm is set up to foster a normal family life, with everyone fulfilling their role and participating. The facilities include a children's farm, playground, playroom, kitchen, living space, and sufficient children's bedrooms, all aimed at creating a safe and stimulating environment. | Farms & Farm Businesses → Care Farms 473 | pleasure 95 care farm 246 environment 4873 family 6462 home 7976 child 11566 | |
| platformpleeggezinnenachterhoek.nl | Platform Pleeggezinnen Achterhoek | The platform collaborates with the eight Achterhoek municipalities and foster care organizations to discuss foster care matters. To share knowledge and experience, theme evenings and contact meetings are organized. A newsletter is regularly sent to members to keep them informed about the platform’s activities. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | foster parent 45 foster family 53 newsletter 6504 municipality 6837 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| vinkenbroek.nl | Huize Vinkenbroek | The owners, Wilion and Cécile van der Steen, live in Roosendaal with their family and operate a dairy farm and an agricultural daycare center. Since 2008, Huize Vinkenbroek has been providing temporary or long-term housing for young people who cannot live at home, with the goal of preparing them for independent living. In addition to caring for young people and children, Huize Vinkenbroek also offers agricultural daycare with a focus on green pedagogy and creating a stimulating environment. | Farms & Farm Businesses → Care Farms 473 | dairy farm 129 daycare center 180 young people 1045 farm 2622 apartment 5088 | North-Brabant → Roosendaal 2677 |
| gezinshuisjoppe.nl | Gezinshuis Joppe | The organization began in 2004 in Amsterdam by observing foster parents and the associated care challenges. They then moved to Hattem and joined the family home work, focusing on providing love and attention to children who could not be raised at home. In 2019, they received the opportunity to officially start as a family home and dedicate their time and energy to the children residing with them, and they are now celebrating their fifth anniversary. | Law → Family 2909 | family home parents 12 foster child 19 family home 158 dream 883 care 12338 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| gezinshuisdestal.nl | Gezinshuis De Stal | The house is built on resilience, perseverance, and strength, offering a secure and caring environment. The home was recently relocated for various reasons, which can be found in more detail in the newsletter. The team regularly writes a blog sharing insights and experiences, accessible via the blog section. | Village Focus → Village Life 262 | feelings 411 insights 976 conversation 1828 home 7976 child 11566 blog 13392 | |
| stamhuys.nl | STAMHUYS | STAMHUYS is located in Loon op Zand, Brabant, and provides housing for a base family and a maximum of eight additional residents. The concept of a family home is emphasized, whereby placed children and young people become part of the family structure and culture. STAMHUYS offers various facilities, including a shared kitchen, hobby rooms, a garden with a swimming pool and vegetable garden, and a café, to promote shared activities and privacy. | Houses → Family Homes 54 | family home parents 12 share 88 family home 158 resident 3245 | North-Brabant → Loon op Zand 904 |
| parento-gastouderbureau.nl | Parento Gastouderbureau | The agency offers childcare with foster parents in various locations, including Alkmaar, Bergen, Schoorl, Heerhugowaard, and Langedijk, as well as in-home care. Parento Gastouderbureau has more than 17 years of experience in foster care and offers the possibility to officially register (family) childcare. The website offers newsletters with information and tips for parents. | Social Services → Youth Care 566 | foster parent 45 foster care 70 childcare 3512 family 6462 newsletter 6504 | Dijk en Waard → Heerhugowaard 2011 |
| gezinshuisivy.nl | Gezinshuis Ivy | Gezinshuis Ivy, run by Frans and Jolanda with their daughters, has space for four family foster children and one short-term stay, with individual bedrooms for each child. The family began in 2016 by taking in children who can no longer live at home through foster care, based on their experience caring for a child with a disability. The family values rest, cleanliness and routine, and strives to support young people in their development towards independence, similar to the properties of ivy. | Youth Development → Youth 1033 | foster care 70 family home 158 stability 171 environment 4873 child 11566 | Netherlands → Gelderland 67015 |
| derotsputten.nl | gezinshuis De Rots Putten | The website describes the family home ‘De Rots’ in Putten, which provides care for children aged 4 to 12 who cannot live at home. The website offers a vacancy for a Pedagogical Assistant, who provides support in the daily operations, household tasks, pedagogical upbringing and care for the children. De Rots Putten strives to offer the children a ‘rock-solid’ place, with coziness, safety, professional structure, guidance and treatment to help them develop. | | family home 158 pedagogical 159 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| logeeropvangdeuiltjes.nl | Logeer- en dagopvang De Uiltjes | The care is small-scale, allowing for a lot of customization and a warm, safe environment where children feel comfortable. In addition to overnight care, they offer daycare, including educational support for children who cannot attend school, and extra care during school holidays. Herman and Caroline run the overnight and daycare facility in Woudenberg and have years of experience as foster parents, ensuring a close-knit atmosphere and a focus on individual attention for the children. | Government & Administration → Local Government 4591 | foster parent 45 family 6462 child 11566 care 12338 | Utrecht → Woudenberg 534 |
| praktijkverbindjehart.nl | Praktijk Verbind | The website provides contextual coaching aimed at supporting people struggling with personal relationships and emotional issues, with specific attention to situations in foster care. Webinars and e-learning modules are offered on contextual working within foster care and working with (complex) families. The website contains various media such as a paper, podcast, article and blogs about foster care, aimed at providing insights and support. | Child & Adolescent Development → Child Psychology 1077 | foster care 70 medium 1293 connection 4007 coach 25810 training 28133 | Meierijstad → Erp 304 |
| gezinshuishengelhof.nl | Gezinshuis Hengelhof | Angelique and Alexander van Hengel are the family home parents of the Hengelhof, an organization that has been active for 10 years as foster parents and recently as a family home. The Hengelhof offers a safe and stable environment for children who find foster care or home placement unsuitable, often due to more complex issues. The focus is on providing peace, regularity, and love so that children can fully utilize their potential. | Village Focus → Village Life 262 | foster care 70 family home 158 safety 5819 child 11566 | Moerdijk → Zevenbergschen Hoek 669 |
| tekenspoor.nl | Tekenspoor | Tekenspoor offers customized drawing lessons for children, young people, and adults, as well as workshops and individual guidance. The website includes a gallery showcasing original artwork, commissioned drawings, and captured memories, and provides information about training for foster parents and kinship caregivers. Tekenspoor is active in Hardenberg and also offers creative guidance, such as designing cards for the 'Jouw laatste levensfase' Foundation and writing the book 'Corona in beeld'. | Visual Arts → Drawing 1046 | foster care 70 drawing 1101 gallery 1983 creativity 2531 workshop 19325 | Overijssel → Hardenberg 2309 |
| sunshinecorner.nl | Sunshine Corner Ministry of Encouragement | The project consists of two houses for boys and two houses for girls, as well as a main building for the office, management, staff, and social work. Children are accommodated in family-like homes, led by a Filipino couple who also have their own children. In addition to the house parents, there is a social worker and the director, who oversees the activities and is a qualified social worker herself. | Religion → Christianity 3839 | social worker 41 school 7856 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| gezin247.nl | gezin247 | gezin247 is located in Rijkevoort, North Brabant, and is run by Leonie and Arjan de Kuiper, a couple with extensive experience in foster care. The family home was established in 2020 with the aim of providing children with a family life 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, focusing on structure, safety, and professional guidance. gezin247 offers a quiet environment with a garden and playground for children, and currently there is no available space, but short-term crisis care is possible. | Houses → Family Homes 54 | foster care 70 family home 158 home 7976 child 11566 | Meierijstad → Schijndel 908 |
| gezinshuisaanboord.nl | Gezinshuis Aan Boord | Anja and Hilde van Maanen, together with their sons Kees and Corjen, are the family home parents of Gezinshuis ‘Aan Boord’. The family home collaborates with various parties, primarily the child’s own network, to support their development. The website offers information about the family home, including an overview of the family home parents, their vision, certificates, and a research report on the living environment. | Houses → Family Homes 54 | family home parents 12 family home 158 network 11123 collaboration 16036 | |
| gezinshuisdethuishaven.nl | De Thuishaven | Jeroen and Heico run De Thuishaven, a family home where children can be themselves and be children. Since 2018, they have been officially recognized as a family home by Gezinshuis.com, confirming their adherence to the qualities of professional foster parents, and they passed an ISO test in 2021 and 2024. De Thuishaven operates as a therapeutic family home, offering continuous care, parenting, and treatment, and the children grow up and develop within the family. | | family home 158 therapy 7448 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| gezinshuistalentenvandetoekomst.nl | Gezinshuis Talenten van de Toekomst | The family home offers accommodation for children in foster care in a farmhouse-like setting in Buinen, Drenthe. The founders, Anneke Veenstra and Danielle de Vries, are passionate foster parents with a love for animals and nature. The website provides information about the organization, media publications, and contact details. | Accommodation → Lodging 317 | family home 158 farmhouse 878 talent 3987 parent 4318 child 11566 | Borger-Odoorn → Buinen 40 |
| gzhpuurvoorelkaar.nl | Gezinshuis Puur voor elkaar | The family home is located in Haarlem, in a pleasant neighborhood with various amenities. Paulien, Saskia, their daughter Femke, and their foster daughter Hayley offer placed youth a loving home where they can grow and develop. The organization values discovering and further developing the qualities of the young people in their care. | Social Issues & Welfare → Youth Services 313 | foster care 70 family home 158 youth 3126 home 7976 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| martineharthoorn.nl | Martine Harthoorn | The website describes the often unexpected stress and responsibility that foster parents experience, constantly being available for the child and struggling with their own emotions and feelings of powerlessness. Martine Harthoorn provides guidance and practical tips for foster parents, acknowledging the support they receive and emphasizing the inner struggle they often face. The website offers the opportunity for a free 'match call' to provide individualized support. | Government & Administration → Local Government 4591 | foster child 19 pressure 143 | |
| nanniesnetwork.nl | Nannies Network | Nannies Network places the child at the center of their approach, with attention to the upbringing characteristics and wishes of the parents. Care is provided by familiar and consistent faces, and all foster parents are registered in the National Childcare Register and the Persons Register for screening. Nannies Network offers two types of childcare: foster care with a foster parent and home care with a nanny. | | foster parent 45 foster care 70 nanny 224 network 11123 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| neevert.nl | Neevert Children Home | Neevert Children Home was founded in 2019 and operates both in the Netherlands and Tanzania, aiming to provide children with the necessary financial resources. The children who are cared for come from the poorest layers of Tanzanian society and often lack a safe home environment, making the foundation crucial in their development. The foundation receives monthly contributions from donors to enable foster parents, teachers, and social workers to provide children with food, clothing, medical care, and education. | Humanitarian Organizations → International Organizations 734 | donor 757 home 7976 child 11566 education 13471 | |
| novoperspectiva.nl | Novo Perspectiva | Lodewijk de Kruijf, previously working in social security and with children in family homes, founded Novo Perspectiva in 2023. Novo Perspectiva provides support to children in individual situations, offers ambulatory support to families, and supports family home caregivers and care professionals, including internal family home audits. De Kruijf has relevant qualifications and experience, including an HBO degree in Social Work, a professional registration as a Youth and Family Professional, and experience as a Social Work teacher. | Childcare → Family Home 40 | family home 158 child 11566 | North-Holland → Aalsmeer 1710 |
| olamundo.nl | Gezinshuis Ola Mundo | Gezinshuis Ola Mundo offers care for children in Utrecht (Vleuten) who lack a stable home environment, and has been active since December 2013. The family caregivers, Cornel & Anchela, function as professional caregivers and work together with fixed supervisors to support the children in overcoming often complex problems. The family home aims to stimulate the involvement of family, friends, school and neighborhood and create a safe environment in which children feel welcome and can develop their identity. | Social Issues & Welfare → Youth Services 313 | family home 158 caregiver 1167 family 6462 child 11566 care 12338 | Vleuten - De Meern → Vleuten 574 |
| sjgdeliemers.nl | Stichting Jeugdfonds Gehandicaptenzorg de Liemers | The foundation was established on June 28, 2012, and is located in the municipality of Montferland. The foundation’s RSIN (registration number) is 851788233, reflecting its official status and administration. The foundation aims to provide basic needs for this group of people and undertake further activities that contribute to this goal. | Social Services → Youth Care 566 | policy 2149 goal 4974 foundation 6678 | Montferland → Didam 759 |
| maudverhoofstad.nl | InterTukker | Maud Verhoofstad offers services as a care coordinator and trusted person, utilizing her background in psychology and over thirty years of experience as a foster parent. Her experience with navigating complex funding processes for care, combined with her focus on empowering both foster parents and family caregivers, guides her current role. The website provides contact information and details the services offered, including support, advice, and guidance in the context of foster care and family caregiving, emphasizing independence and confidentiality. | Social Services → Caregiving 722 | care coordinator 19 foster care 70 trusted person 80 fund 1063 care 12338 | |
| watwerktcoaching.nl | de Glint | The coaching focuses on family caregivers and foster parents who need extra support or a clear perspective from the outside. The website emphasizes the possibility of working together with a coach to set priorities and create an overview, offering a personalized approach. The coaching helps caregivers to explore challenges and utilize their qualities, even in difficult periods. | | foster parent 45 priority 59 overview 329 challenge 1697 coach 25810 | Netherlands → Gelderland 67015 |
| stichtinglola.nl | Stichting Lola | The foundation focuses on children in foster homes, specifically in the foster home ‘Niet zonder Lola’, and aims to improve their future. The goal is to encourage children to keep seeing, wanting, and pursuing their ambitions, even if they are challenging, and to help them build a good life. Stichting Lola has ANBI status and is located in Utrecht, where it provides a ‘home’ for children who live there. | Social Services → Welfare 1001 | foster home 22 ambition 576 wellbeing 2620 foundation 6678 home 7976 child 11566 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |