What Cosis does

Cosis is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation (Stichting Cosis), headquartered in Assen, Netherlands, that delivers care and support services to people with intellectual and/or psychological disabilities. Founded in 2006, the organization operates more than 200 locations across the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe, with an employee base in the 1,001–5,000 range. Its service portfolio spans four core pillars: home-based support (Ondersteuning bij jou thuis), residential care (Passende woonvorm), daytime activities (Hulp bij daginvulling), and child/youth and family support (Hulp bij opgroeien), supplemented by specialized offerings such as the Cosis Poli multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, the Cosis Expertisecentrum, family homes and respite care, school-based support, and youth emergency response (SpoedvoorJeugd). Care is delivered under four government-mandated delivery forms — WLZ residential care, Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT), Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT), and Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) — and the organization also coordinates emergency youth services across both provinces.

Cosis operates on a government-funded revenue model. Clients with WLZ (Wet Langdurige Zorg) indications receive housing and care funded under the Long-term Care Act, WMO clients are funded by municipalities, and youth care is reimbursed under the Jeugdwet, with personal contributions required from some adult clients based on income and savings. Technology is operational rather than product-grade: Cosis relies on electronic client dossier (ECD) systems including Ons, Zenya, FarmedRX, and Ncare for clinical documentation and medication administration, integrates with the Zorgdomein referral platform for inbound referrals, and uses video home training (VHT) tools to support families under the Wet Zorg en Dwang framework. The website integrates ReadSpeaker for accessibility and Google Analytics for usage analytics. The organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified (audited by DEKRA, valid through August 2026), is GDPR/AVG compliant, and has committed to WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility compliance by 2026.

Commercially, Cosis is a region-concentrated provider with no external parent company, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and no public listing. It is governed by a Raad van Bestuur with advisory oversight from a Centrale Cliëntenraad (CCR) representing intellectual-disability clients, psychological-disability clients, and family/guardian representatives. Distribution runs primarily through municipal and GP referral channels via Zorgdomein, supplemented by direct client intake. No pricing is publicly disclosed because reimbursement is administered through Dutch government frameworks; the organization's growth signal is operational expansion (new residential locations, construction starts) rather than commercial sales activity.

Name

Cosis

Legal name

Stichting Cosis

Website

https://cosis.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cosis is a Dutch non-profit healthcare foundation (Stichting Cosis) providing residential, home-based, daytime, and youth/family support services for people with intellectual and psychological disabilities across Groningen and Drenthe, operating more than 200 locations under WLZ, WMO, and Jeugdwet government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Residential care
• Ambulant support
• Intellectual disability care
• Youth family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Stichting Cosis is a Dutch nonprofit healthcare foundation that provides care and support services to people with intellectual and/or psychological disabilities. Its core offerings span residential care (Passende woonvorm), home support (Ondersteuning bij jou thuis), daytime activities (Hulp bij daginvulling), and child/family support (Hulp bij opgroeien), delivered through Verblijf (WLZ), Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT), Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT), and Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) delivery forms. Specialized sub-offerings include the multidisciplinary Cosis Poli outpatient clinic, the Cosis Expertisecentrum, family homes and respite care, family coaching, school support, and youth emergency care (S4JD).

Product overview

Cosis is a Dutch healthcare organization (Stichting Cosis) offering a comprehensive portfolio of care and support services for people with intellectual and/or psychological disabilities across Groningen and Drenthe. The core offerings span four main areas: residential care (Passende woonvorm), daytime activities (Hulp bij daginvulling), home support (Ondersteuning bij jou thuis), and growing-up/family support (Hulp bij opgroeien). Specialized sub-products include the Cosis Poli (multidisciplinary outpatient clinic for diagnosis and treatment), the Cosis Expertisecentrum (expertise center with knowledge groups and professional training), family homes and respite care (Gezinshuizen en logeren), family coaching and support (Begeleiding in het gezin), school-based support (Begeleiding in en buiten school), youth emergency care (Spoedhulp jeugd), and a cabaret awareness program (Cabaret Gewoon Anders). Care is delivered through multiple forms: residential care (Verblijf/WLZ), Full Package at Home (VPT), Modular Package at Home (MPT), and Personal Budget (PGB). Cosis operates more than 200 locations across Groningen and Drenthe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Cosis Poli: A multidisciplinary clinic offering psychiatric treatment, diagnostics, and specialist care for people with intellectual disabilities and psychological conditions.
• Cabaret Gewoon Anders

Products and services

• Ondersteuning bij jou thuis (Support at Home) Ambulant support services that allow people with intellectual or psychological disabilities to continue living at home, on their own terms and at their own pace.
• Passende woonvorm (Residential Care) Residential care options, both temporary and long-term, for individuals who can no longer live independently at home due to their disability.
• Hulp bij daginvulling (Day Activities) Daytime activity programs that support participation in society for people with disabilities.
• Hulp bij opgroeien (Growing-Up Support) Support for families raising a child with an intellectual or psychological disability, including parenting guidance and child development assistance.
• Cosis Poli (Outpatient Clinic) Multidisciplinary outpatient clinic providing diagnosis, treatment, and specialist care for people with (suspected) intellectual disabilities combined with psychological issues. Includes AVG (physician for intellectual disability) services, psychological treatment, EMDR therapy, psychomotor therapy, music therapy, and play therapy.
• Cosis Expertisecentrum (Expertise Center) Expertise center offering consultation, diagnostics, and specialist treatment. Hosts multiple knowledge groups (Lifestyle, Sexuality, Autism, Severe Multiple Disabilities, Elderly, Family Assistance) and provides courses and workshops for professionals.
• Gezinshuizen en logeren (Family Homes and Respite Care) Family homes where children and youth can live part-time during the week and weekends, with family-home parents providing temporary care. Respite families also offer temporary relief for parents.
• Begeleiding in het gezin (Family Support) Family coaching services including home support, family development, and family coaching using methods such as Video Home Training and Intensive Ambulant Family Treatment (IAG).
• Begeleiding in en buiten school (School Support) Extra help and specialist support at school, daycare, or preschool for children with developmental delays or intellectual disabilities. Includes support in regular and special education settings.
• Trainingen en programma's voor ouders en jongeren (Training Programs) Training programs and coaching to increase self-reliance of children, youth, and parents, including social skills development, network building, and parenting support.
• Spoed voor Jeugd Drenthe (S4JD) / Spoedhulp jeugd Emergency assistance for youth crises in Groningen and Drenthe provinces, coordinated through SpoedvoorJeugd Groningen (0800 8081) and SpoedvoorJeugd Drenthe S4JD (0592-381530).
• Verblijf (WLZ) — 24-hour Residential Care 24-hour care in a Cosis residential facility providing personal care, nursing, guidance, and specialist treatment for children, youth, and adults.
• Volledig Pakket Thuis (VPT) Full care package delivered in the client's own living environment, providing all services of a 24-hour facility at home for people with intellectual disabilities or psychological problems.
• Modulair Pakket Thuis (MPT) Flexible modular care package allowing clients to arrange different types of care (guidance, household help, personal care) separately, customizable to their needs.
• Persoonsgebonden Budget (PGB) Government-provided budget enabling clients to purchase their own care and support, in some cases through Cosis.
• Indicatie en beschikking (Indications and Entitlements) Cosis assists clients in obtaining the required indications (WLZ via CIZ) or municipal entitlements (beschikking via WMO) needed to access care services.
• Cabaret Gewoon Anders A cabaret group consisting entirely of people with disabilities, performing shows to raise awareness about 'being different' and challenging societal norms.

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pluryn: Dutch provider of youth care, disability care, and specialized GGZ services, operating residential locations and outpatient clinics. Comparable to Cosis in its combined Jeugdwet, WLZ, and WMO footprint and its multidisciplinary treatment offerings.
• Baalderborg Groep: Mid-sized Dutch care foundation offering residential, home, day, and youth support for people with intellectual disabilities, primarily in Overijssel and Drenthe. Directly comparable to Cosis in scale, funding mix, and community-based service model, and a geographic neighbor in Drenthe.
• Middin: Large Dutch care organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities and other support needs, primarily in the Zuid-Holland region. Comparable to Cosis in WLZ-funded residential, ambulatory, and day services, though operating in a different geography.
• Ipse de Bruggen: Major Dutch care foundation providing support to children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities across South Holland, including residential care, day activities, and specialized outpatient treatment. Highly comparable to Cosis in mission, foundation structure, and multidisciplinary service mix.
• 's Heeren Loo: One of the largest Dutch providers of care for people with intellectual disabilities, offering residential, ambulatory, day activities, and specialized treatment across the Netherlands. Highly comparable to Cosis in mission, WLZ-funded service mix, and multidisciplinary care delivery for the ID population.
• De Twentse Zorgcentra: Regional Dutch provider of care for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, including residential locations and outpatient support in Twente. Comparable to Cosis in scale, non-profit structure, and integrated WLZ/WMO service model for the ID population.
• Zozijn: Dutch non-profit foundation providing residential, home, day, and family support for children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities, mainly in Gelderland and Overijssel. Closely comparable to Cosis in foundation structure, service portfolio, and WLZ/WMO/Jeugdwet funding.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Major Dutch foundation providing support and care to people with intellectual disabilities, including residential care, home support, day activities, and family care. Directly comparable to Cosis in service portfolio, WLZ/WMO funding model, and focus on client empowerment.
• Lunet zorg: Dutch care organization offering residential, home, and day activity support to people with intellectual disabilities, primarily in the southern Netherlands. Highly comparable to Cosis in service mix, funding model, and non-profit foundation structure.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils Welzijns- en Gezondheidszorg: Large Dutch division of the international Salvation Army providing a broad portfolio of social and healthcare services including disability support, youth care, and GGZ. Comparable to Cosis in serving vulnerable populations under WMO/Jeugdwet, but operates across many more service lines and geographies.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samenincosis

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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