What Jeugdformaat does

Jeugdformaat (legal entity Stichting Jeugdformaat) is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, that provides specialist youth care and family support services across the Haaglanden region. Founded in 2003 with predecessor organizations tracing back centuries, the foundation employs over 1,000 professionals delivering services to more than 10,000 children, youth, and families annually. Its service portfolio spans ambulatory family support (Ambulante hulp in het gezin), emergency crisis intervention (Ambulante spoedhulp), day treatment (Daghulp), behavioral diagnostics (HGD/Handelingsgerichte Diagnostiek), school-based support (Schoolformaat), educational intervention (OJ), foster care (Pleegzorg) with a digital foster parent portal (Pleegouderportaal), residential care in family homes (Verblijf in een gezinshuis) and group facilities (residentiële voorziening), youth coaching for independence, and supervised visitation. Operations are delivered through five regional offices (Rijswijk, Delft, Voorburg, Naaldwijk, Zoetermeer) by behavioral scientists, social workers, and pedagogues.

The foundation operates under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet) with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public benefit status, and is funded almost exclusively through service contracts commissioned by municipalities in the Haaglanden region. Its go-to-market is referral-driven, sourcing cases from municipalities, general practitioners, schools (via Schoolformaat), GGZ/mental health providers, and the Veilig Thuis safeguarding network, while also accepting self-referrals from parents and youth through an intake team. There is no commercial pricing, no public API, no mobile application, and no disclosed technology product beyond the Pleegouderportaal self-service portal and Jeugdformaat Academie internal training platform.

The foundation's leadership consists of a dual-board executive team (Yvette D'Hamecourt and Marian Dobbe as Bestuurder), a Director of Care (Mariska van Esveld), a Director of Operations (Michiel van Berckel Smit), and a Supervisory Board chaired by Cathalijne Dortmans. Staff compensation follows the CAO-jeugdzorg collective labor agreement, and board remuneration complies with WNT II (Wet Normering Topinkomens). The organization holds no subsidiaries, has no disclosed investors or parent company, and has not participated in any funding rounds, acquisitions, or restructuring events in the available record.

Name

Jeugdformaat

Legal name

Stichting Jeugdformaat

Website

https://jeugdformaat.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jeugdformaat is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing specialist youth care, family support, foster care, and crisis intervention services to over 10,000 children and families annually across the Haaglanden region, funded through municipal commissions under the Dutch Youth Act.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded youth care services: Jeugdformaat is funded through the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet) by municipalities in the Haaglanden region. Services are commissioned by municipalities who contract with the organization to provide youth care and support. The organization has ANBI (public benefit institution) status.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jeugdformaat delivers specialist youth care and parenting support services to children, youth, and families in the Dutch Haaglanden region. Its portfolio spans ambulatory family support, school-based support (Schoolformaat), diagnostic and behavioral treatment, residential living arrangements (foster care, family homes, residential facilities), youth coaching for independent living, and crisis intervention. Services are commissioned by municipalities under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet) and delivered directly by professional staff.

Product overview

Jeugdformaat is a youth care organization operating in the Haaglanden region of the Netherlands, offering a portfolio of specialized youth support services. The core offering is organized around five main areas: strengthening parenting and upbringing in families, school-based support through Schoolformaat, behavioral/developmental and mental health services, residential living arrangements (foster care, family homes, and group living), and youth coaching for independent living. The service portfolio includes ambulatory family support, emergency ambulatory care, day treatment programs, diagnostic services, educational support (OJ), foster care with an online Pleegouderportaal for foster parent self-service, family home residence, and residential facilities. The Jeugdformaat Academie provides internal training. Services are delivered through direct professional support rather than a software product or developer platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schoolformaat: School support service offered as part of Jeugdformaat's assistance at schools and childcare facilities.

Products and services

• Schoolformaat School-based support service providing ambulatory day care and start classes, working collaboratively with schools to ensure optimal development support for children and to support educational professionals with students who have behavioral or developmental needs.
• Ambulante hulp in het gezin (Family Support) First-line family support delivered by family coaches who assess problems together with youth and parents and identify appropriate help, strengthening parenting and upbringing within the family.
• Ambulante spoedhulp (Emergency Ambulatory Support) Emergency ambulatory service that de-escalates and stabilizes crisis situations when a child's safety is acutely at risk, restoring safety and stability within the family.
• Daghulp (Day Treatment) Specialized integrated treatment programs for children with more complex issues, customized in consultation with parents, schools, day care, or sports clubs.
• Jongeren coaching (Youth Coaching) Support and guidance for youth facing daily challenges, strengthening their competencies and practical skills needed for independent living.
• Diagnostiek en behandeling (Diagnostics and Treatment) Diagnostic and treatment services for youth aged 12 and older who need extra structure and guidance, provided in collaboration with mental health (GGZ) and intellectual disability experts.
• OJ — Onderwijs Jeugd (Educational Youth Support) Prevents further educational breakdown for students aged 8-18 with behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, negative self-image, aggression, or physical complaints without medical cause.
• VUHP — Practical Intensive Home Support Practical and intensive support tailored to ensure children can safely remain living at home.
• Ouderschap Blijft / Parallel Solo Ouderschap (Divorce and Co-parenting Support) Support for children experiencing developmental problems following divorce, including conflict resolution, making agreements, and improving communication between parents.
• Begeleide bezoeken (Supervised Visitation) Supervised visitation services for children who have been placed outside the home.
• Pleegzorg (Foster Care) Foster care services where a child temporarily lives with foster parents; various forms available depending on the child's needs.
• Verblijf in een gezinshuis (Family Home Residence) Residential care in a family home setting for children or youth whose behavioral problems are too intense for home or foster care placement, with intensive professional support from the family home parent.
• Verblijf in een residentiële voorziening (Residential Facility Stay) Residential care facilities providing children and youth with a calm and safe environment to work on their future, with various forms depending on need.
• Pleegouderportaal (Foster Parent Portal) Online portal for foster parents to access services, declare travel expenses, foster allowances, and special costs, and manage their involvement with Jeugdformaat.
• Jeugdformaat Academie (Internal Training Academy) Internal academy providing training and professional development for staff, supporting continuous learning and development for Jeugdformaat's workforce of over 1,000 professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 10,000 children, youth and parents annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Municipalities in Haaglanden RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partnership with municipalities in the Haaglanden region (including Rijswijk, Delft, Voorburg, Zoetermeer, and surrounding areas) who commission and fund youth care services under the Dutch Youth Act.
• Pleegzorg.nlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pleegzorg.nl, the national portal for foster care information, providing standardized information and resources for foster parents.
• Klachtencommissie Jeugdhulp Zuid-HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal complaints handling partnership with the South Holland Youth Care Complaints Commission for independent complaint resolution.
• JeugdstemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jeugdstem, an independent organization that supports children and youth in making complaints about youth care services.
• Schools and Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with schools in the Haaglanden region through the Schoolformaat program, providing school-based support for students with behavioral or developmental needs.
• Healthcare Providers and GGZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with mental health organizations (GGZ) and healthcare providers for diagnostic services and treatment of youth with complex needs.
• Veilig ThuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Safe Home (Veilig Thuis) for reporting and responding to suspected child abuse and domestic violence situations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enver: Dutch youth care provider offering ambulatory support, residential care, and foster care services across multiple regions, directly comparable to Jeugdformaat's full continuum of services under the Jeugdwet framework.
• Pluryn: Dutch youth care organization providing residential care, foster care, and ambulatory support for children with complex behavioral and developmental needs, overlapping significantly with Jeugdformaat's foster and residential offerings.
• William Schrikker Groep: Specialist Dutch youth care provider for children with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, offering residential and family-based support that overlaps with Jeugdformaat's diagnostic and treatment services.
• Lindenhout: Dutch youth care and family support organization providing ambulatory family support, foster care, and residential services, directly comparable to Jeugdformaat's core service portfolio under the Dutch Youth Act.
• Leger des Heils Jeugdbescherming & Reclassering: Major Dutch youth protection and family support provider offering ambulatory and residential services for vulnerable youth, with overlapping municipal commissioning and service delivery model.
• Intermetzo: Dutch specialist youth care provider focused on residential treatment and education for youth with complex needs, comparable to Jeugdformaat's residential facilities and OJ educational support services.
• Stichting De Jeugdzaak: Dutch youth and family support organization providing ambulatory youth care, parenting support, and youth coaching, closely aligned with Jeugdformaat's family coaching and youth coaching services.

Broad incumbents

• Youz (Parnassia Groep): Specialist youth mental health division of the larger Parnassia Groep, providing diagnostics and treatment that overlaps with Jeugdformaat's diagnostiek en behandeling offering, but as part of a broader mental health portfolio.
• GGZ Rivierduinen (Jeugd): Dutch mental health provider with dedicated youth division offering diagnostics and treatment in the broader Zuid-Holland region, comparable to Jeugdformaat's diagnostiek en behandeling but as part of a broader mental health system.

Regional players

• Accare: Dutch child and adolescent psychiatry provider serving the northern Netherlands with diagnostics, treatment, and crisis services; comparable in clinical youth mental health scope but operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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