Stichting De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers

What Stichting De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers does

Stichting De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers (DJGB) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) and ANBI-certified public benefit institution that delivers statutory youth protection and youth rehabilitation services under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rotterdam (postal address Amsterdam), DJGB operates as a Gecertificeerde Instelling (GI), meaning it is government-certified to execute court-mandated measures on behalf of the Dutch state. Its two core service lines are Jeugdbescherming (Youth Protection) — covering supervision orders (Ondertoezichtstelling, OTS) and guardianship measures (Voogdijmaatregel) — and Jeugdreclassering (Youth Rehabilitation) for juveniles who have committed criminal offenses. The organization applies a codified 'Beschermen en Versterken' (Protect and Strengthen) methodology with defined service-level targets: meeting families within 5 days of a court decision and producing an action plan within 6 weeks.

DJGB's customers are end beneficiaries (children and youth aged 0–23 and their families) and institutional buyers (Dutch municipalities). The revenue model is government-funded managed services: municipalities commission DJGB under the Jeugdwet to fulfill their statutory youth care obligations, and cases are referred through the Raad voor de Kinderbescherming (Council for Child Protection) and the courts. DJGB itself is a subsidiary of Stichting Partners voor Jeugd, which provides governance through a Raad van Bestuur (Board of Directors) and Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board). Distribution is direct-to-family through assigned caseworkers, with no commercial pricing, productized software, or disclosed technology stack. Headcount is reported at 251–500 employees.

Operationally, DJGB sits within the Dutch youth-care reform agenda. In 2025, DJGB and other GIs withdrew from the national Toekomstscenario Kind- en Gezinsbescherming reform program, citing insufficient structural reforms, and jointly responded to an IGJ/IJenV inspection report acknowledging service shortcomings. No venture capital, private equity, or external investors are associated with the organization; funding flows exclusively through public-sector commissioning.

Name

Stichting De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers

Legal name

Stichting De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers

Website

https://dejeugdengezinsbeschermers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DJGB is a Dutch ANBI-certified foundation and Gecertificeerde Instelling delivering court-mandated youth protection (OTS, guardianship) and youth rehabilitation services under the Jeugdwet, serving children aged 0–23 and their families on commission from Dutch municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Protective Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Youth protection services
• Child welfare services
• Family preservation programs
• Youth rehabilitation services
• Court-mandated supervision

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded services: DJGB operates as a government-funded organization providing youth protection and rehabilitation services commissioned by municipalities under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act). The organization is funded through municipal contracts for youth protection measures and youth rehabilitation services.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DJGB is a Dutch certified institution that delivers court-mandated youth protection (Jeugdbescherming) and youth rehabilitation (Jeugdreclassering) services commissioned by municipalities under the Jeugdwet. Its substantive offerings include Ondertoezichtstelling (OTS) supervision orders, Voogdij guardianship measures, and dedicated services for municipalities. Services are delivered through assigned youth and family protection workers to children and young people aged 0–23 and their families.

Product overview

De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers operates as a single unified service offering mandated child and family protection services. The organization provides two core services: Jeugdbescherming (Youth Protection) for cases where children's safety is at risk, and Jeugdreclassering (Youth Rehabilitation) for juveniles who committed offenses. Key service measures include Ondertoezichtstelling (OTS - Supervision Orders) and Voogdijmaatregel (Guardianship Measures). Services are commissioned by municipalities and delivered through assigned youth protection workers who guide families through structured intervention plans. The organization serves children and youth aged 0-23 years, working directly with families to strengthen their situation so they can continue independently without ongoing guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jeugdbescherming (Youth Protection) Mandated youth protection service for children and families in cases where child welfare or safety concerns arise, including juveniles who have committed offenses. Services include supervision orders (OTS) and guardianship measures (Voogdij) delivered through assigned youth protection workers.
• Jeugdreclassering (Youth Rehabilitation) Court-ordered youth rehabilitation guidance and supervision for juveniles aged 0-23 who have committed criminal offenses, supporting their reintegration through structured intervention plans.
• Ondertoezichtstelling (OTS - Supervision Order) Court-mandated supervision measure in which an assigned youth protection worker guides the family, coordinates support services, and must be consulted on important decisions while parents retain responsibility for upbringing.
• Diensten voor Gemeentes (Services for Municipalities) Commissioned offering to Dutch municipalities covering Jeugdwet-mandated youth protection and youth rehabilitation delivery, including case management consultation and care coordination for families under supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meet families within 5 days of receiving court decision
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Partners voor JeugdcoreOthersDJGB is a subsidiary organization under Stichting Partners voor Jeugd (Partners for Youth foundation). The Raad van Bestuur (Board of Directors) of Partners voor Jeugd is responsible for strategic policy and provides leadership to the DJGB director. The governance structure includes both Raad van Bestuur and Raad van Toezicht (Supervisory Board).
• Dutch MunicipalitiescoreOthersDJGB operates under commission from municipalities to provide youth protection and rehabilitation services as mandated by the Jeugdwet (Youth Act). Municipalities contract DJGB to fulfill their statutory youth care obligations.
• JeugdstemminorOthersJeugdstem is an organization for children, youth, parents, and foster parents dealing with youth care. They provide confidential advisors who can assist clients in understanding youth care processes and rights.
• Raad voor de KinderbeschermingcoreOthersThe Raad voor de Kinderbescherming (Council for Child Protection) may refer cases to DJGB and is involved in information sharing about children and families under protection measures.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• William Schrikker Groep: Sister organization also operating under Stichting Partners voor Jeugd, providing youth protection, juvenile rehabilitation, and specialized care for children with intellectual disabilities and autism. Directly comparable Dutch GI serving overlapping municipal commissioners and youth populations, even co-branded in DJGB logo assets.
• Leger des Heils Jeugdbescherming & Reclassering: Salvation Army's Dutch youth protection and reclassering division, also a certified GI delivering Jeugdbescherming and Jeugdreclassering under municipal commissioning nationwide. Directly competes with DJGB for the same statutory case mandates and municipal contracts.
• Jeugdformaat: Dutch certified institution providing youth protection and family supervision services across South Holland, directly overlapping DJGB's regional footprint and competing for the same municipal commissioning pool under Jeugdwet.
• Pactum Jeugd- en Opvoedhulp: Certified Dutch GI offering youth protection, residential care, and reclassering services. Directly competes for court-mandated OTS, guardianship, and reclassering referrals from Dutch municipalities and the Raad voor de Kinderbescherming.
• Lindenhout: Dutch certified institution providing youth protection, family supervision, and unaccompanied minor (AMV) care. Operates as a direct GI peer delivering the same Jeugdwet-mandated services across overlapping Dutch regions.
• Elker Jeugd- en Opvoedhulp: Certified Dutch GI operating in Overijssel and Gelderland, providing Jeugdbescherming and Jeugdreclassering services under municipal commissioning. Directly comparable statutory mandate, funding model, and case-mix to DJGB.
• Spirit Jeugdhulp: Dutch certified institution delivering youth protection and rehabilitation services, particularly in Amsterdam and surrounding regions. Operates with the same GI statutory authority and municipal commissioning structure as DJGB.
• Timon Jeugd & Gezin: Dutch youth services organization providing protection, reclassering, and broader youth support. Directly comparable GI offering with overlapping municipal commissioner base and Jeugdwet-mandated service portfolio.

Others

• Raad voor de Kinderbescherming: Dutch Council for Child Protection, the statutory agency that investigates and refers protection cases to GIs like DJGB. Functions as a primary referral source rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same child-protection value chain.
• Jeugdzorg Nederland: Branch association representing Dutch youth care providers including GIs. Functions as a sector-level lobbying and coordination body rather than a direct operating competitor, but shapes the regulatory environment in which DJGB operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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