Help with parenting and growing up

Do you have a child for whom you need help or care? For more information see also Parenting and growing up.

You can also visit with your request for help:

  • at the drop-in point of Meerpunt in the City Hall-Forum
  • at your child's school
  • at the consultation center
  • with your doctor

Not sure where to go with your question? Please call between 08.30 and 12.30 with the Youth and Family team, telephone number 079 - 346 99 00 or complete the form under 'Request'.

Apply 

You will need DigiD to complete the form. 

Are you applying for youth assistance for a child 12 years and older? Then the child is required by law to give permission for the application.

Your child has DigiD on his or her own: 

  • You start the application with your own DigiD. He/she can self-sign the application at the end using his/her DigiD login credentials.

Your child does not have a DigiD himself or herself:

  • He/she must give permission if the Youth and Family Services worker contacts you. 

Youth aid, applications

What happens after the municipality receives your application?

Within 8 weeks of your application, a member of Team Youth and Family Services will call you to discuss the application.

During the conversation with the employee:

  • Discuss your problem and desired outcome.
  • See what is possible to reach a solution yourself. Possibly with help from people close to you.
  • Is more help needed? Then the staff member will work with you to see which facility is appropriate.
  • This may include:
    • youth aid
      • in-kind care (ZiN)
      • a personal budget (Pgb)
    • a social medical indication
    • help from the Wmo or Participation Act

Independent client support

Do you have questions about care, housing, work, education or parenting? An independent client supporter can think along with you. They know what help is available and know the laws and rules. They can also mediate in case of complaints and problems with the municipality or care providers.

For example, they can help you with:

  • Clarify your request for help.
  • Filing a complaint.
  • Seeking the right help.
  • Making an appointment or going with you to an appointment.
  • Client support workers are employed by Adviespunt Zorgbelang, not by the municipality or a healthcare provider. They listen to you, help you think through your options, and offer advice. They are bound by confidentiality. Their assistance is free of charge. Young people are also welcome to contact the client support workers.

For more information, visit the website of Adviespunt Zorgbelang.