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Dutch Youth Care Facility Faces Penalties for Inadequate Care
The Hague's Veerkracht Jeugdhulp youth care facility faces penalties for failing to meet care standards, including staff misconduct and inadequate facilities, putting vulnerable youth at risk, with the IGJ ordering improvements.
Dutch Youth Care Facility Faces Penalties for Inadequate Care
The Hague's Veerkracht Jeugdhulp youth care facility faces penalties for failing to meet care standards, including staff misconduct and inadequate facilities, putting vulnerable youth at risk, with the IGJ ordering improvements.
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40% Bias Score
High Rate of Children Returning to Out-of-Home Care in Netherlands
A Leiden University study found that 40% of children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, with 25% experiencing a second placement; staff shortages, parental trauma, and frequent child moves contribute to this high rate of re-placement, impacting children's mental health.
High Rate of Children Returning to Out-of-Home Care in Netherlands
A Leiden University study found that 40% of children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, with 25% experiencing a second placement; staff shortages, parental trauma, and frequent child moves contribute to this high rate of re-placement, impacting children's mental health.
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48% Bias Score
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youth
A Dutch study reveals that children in foster care are frequently moved, averaging six times, with some moved up to 20 times, severely impacting their mental health and social lives, prompting calls for systemic change.
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youth
A Dutch study reveals that children in foster care are frequently moved, averaging six times, with some moved up to 20 times, severely impacting their mental health and social lives, prompting calls for systemic change.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin's "Lichtpfad" Offers Guaranteed Placement for Challenging Children
Berlin opened "Lichtpfad", a unique youth facility with a guaranteed placement policy for up to six highly challenging children (ages 8-13), addressing the city's overwhelmed child welfare system and aiming to prevent the cycle of children moving between temporary care settings. The €5 million proje...
Berlin's "Lichtpfad" Offers Guaranteed Placement for Challenging Children
Berlin opened "Lichtpfad", a unique youth facility with a guaranteed placement policy for up to six highly challenging children (ages 8-13), addressing the city's overwhelmed child welfare system and aiming to prevent the cycle of children moving between temporary care settings. The €5 million proje...
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Youth Care Funding Crisis
Dutch municipalities face a 10 billion euro youth care funding crisis by 2028, prompting calls for government intervention and possible legal action.
Netherlands Youth Care Funding Crisis
Dutch municipalities face a 10 billion euro youth care funding crisis by 2028, prompting calls for government intervention and possible legal action.
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0% Bias Score
Dutch Youth Care System Under Scrutiny
A report reveals children and parents lack input in Dutch youth care, leading to ineffective services and highlighting systemic issues.
Dutch Youth Care System Under Scrutiny
A report reveals children and parents lack input in Dutch youth care, leading to ineffective services and highlighting systemic issues.
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0% Bias Score
70% of Dutch Children Return Home After Out-of-Home Placement, but High Relapse Rate Underscores Systemic Issues
A Leiden University study reveals that 70% of the 456 children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, yet 25% of those children were again placed out-of-home, highlighting issues of insufficient support and traumatic removal processes.
70% of Dutch Children Return Home After Out-of-Home Placement, but High Relapse Rate Underscores Systemic Issues
A Leiden University study reveals that 70% of the 456 children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, yet 25% of those children were again placed out-of-home, highlighting issues of insufficient support and traumatic removal processes.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Child Removals Highlight Systemic Failures in Youth Care
A Leiden University study found that 70% of the 456 children removed from their homes in 2018 returned, yet 25% were subsequently removed again, largely due to staff shortages and challenging family situations, prompting calls for improved youth care.
Dutch Child Removals Highlight Systemic Failures in Youth Care
A Leiden University study found that 70% of the 456 children removed from their homes in 2018 returned, yet 25% were subsequently removed again, largely due to staff shortages and challenging family situations, prompting calls for improved youth care.
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48% Bias Score
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youths
A Dutch study found that children in foster care are moved an average of six times, causing significant mental health issues and social disruption; improvements to the system, such as better staff training and flexible support are needed to prevent this.
Frequent Foster Care Moves Harm Dutch Youths
A Dutch study found that children in foster care are moved an average of six times, causing significant mental health issues and social disruption; improvements to the system, such as better staff training and flexible support are needed to prevent this.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Threaten Legal Action Over Insufficient Government Funding
Dutch municipalities threaten legal action if the government doesn't provide more funding for youth care and other services; a €1.3 billion deficit is expected in 2026 due to government budget cuts, jeopardizing national housing plans.
Dutch Municipalities Threaten Legal Action Over Insufficient Government Funding
Dutch municipalities threaten legal action if the government doesn't provide more funding for youth care and other services; a €1.3 billion deficit is expected in 2026 due to government budget cuts, jeopardizing national housing plans.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Youth Care System Needs Reform
The Dutch youth care system faces criticism for insufficient child and parent involvement, long waiting lists, and financial problems. Reform is needed to prioritize children's needs and family input.
Dutch Youth Care System Needs Reform
The Dutch youth care system faces criticism for insufficient child and parent involvement, long waiting lists, and financial problems. Reform is needed to prioritize children's needs and family input.
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0% Bias Score
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