What Kenter Jeugdhulp does

Kenter Jeugdhulp (Stichting Kenter Jeugdhulp) is a Dutch foundation providing integrated specialized youth care and youth mental health services across North Holland, formed from the merger of three predecessor organizations: OCK het Spalier (Jeugd en Opvoedhulp), Jeugdriagg (Jeugd GGZ), and Spaarnezicht (youth homelessness). It delivers a layered portfolio from prevention to intensive residential treatment, including 24/7 crisis intervention (Crisishulp en opvang at the JKC), foster care (Pleegzorg) and project-family placements, residential and supervised living (Begeleid wonen, Kamertraining, Behandelgroep Athena), ambulatory multifocal and intensive family treatment, and specialized centers such as the Kinder- & Jeugdtraumacentrum (KJTC) and school-integrated Integraal Kind Centra (IKC).

The technical and methodological stack spans evidence-based treatment modalities — EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema therapy, Psychomotor Therapy, Psychotherapy, Video Home Training (VHT/VIB, where Kenter is the national AIT knowledge holder), and Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT/HEGGT) for suicidal youth — paired with an Electronic Client File (ECD) for records, the digital chat platform PratenOnline.nl for youth aged 12–24, and the prevention program Grip op je Dip. Operations are supported by an in-house Innovation & Research department (active since 2019) and ISO 9001 certification held since March 2018.

Kenter's revenue model is entirely government-funded under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet): municipalities contract for Jeugd- en Opvoedhulp services and reimburse foster care through social teams and CJG referrals, while health insurers reimburse JGGZ treatments. Go-to-market is referral-led (GPs, medical specialists, certified youth protection institutions, schools, and CJG) with an Advies en Aanmelding intake team processing both family and referrer intakes. Geographic reach spans IJmond, Zuid-Kennemerland, Haarlemmermeer, Alkmaar, and Amsterdam-Amstelland via multiple offices and a joint venture (Sparq Jeugdhulp) with Youz and Hartekamp Groep serving the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions.

Name

Kenter Jeugdhulp

Legal name

Stichting Kenter Jeugdhulp

Website

https://kenterjeugdhulp.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kenter Jeugdhulp is a Dutch foundation (Stichting) delivering integrated specialized youth care, youth mental health (JGGZ), foster care, and crisis services across North Holland under the Jeugdwet, funded by municipalities and health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Care

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Youth mental health care
• Child welfare services
• Foster care placement
• Family therapy treatment
• Youth crisis intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Santpoort-zuid

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded youth care services: Kenter Jeugdhulp provides specialized youth and educational assistance (Jeugd- en Opvoedhulp) and specialized youth mental health care (JGGZ) funded through the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet). Municipalities contract with Kenter for youth care services, and health insurers reimburse GGZ treatments. Services include crisis intervention, foster care, residential care, and ambulatory support.
2. Foster care compensation: Foster parents receive government-established compensation for caring for children, including fixed allowances for startup costs and daily care, with additional supplements for crisis placements, multiple children, or children with disabilities. Costs are reimbursed through the municipality.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kenter Jeugdhulp provides specialized Dutch youth care (Jeugd- en Opvoedhulp) and specialized youth mental health care (Jeugd GGZ) to children, adolescents, and families, delivering a continuous care pathway from light ambulatory support through intensive residential and crisis care. Core paid offerings include crisis intervention, foster care placement and matching, residential treatment, ambulatory family treatment, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities (EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, schema therapy, ABFT/HEGGT, VHT/VIB, psychomotor therapy), augmented by digital services such as PratenOnline.nl and Grip op je Dip.

Product overview

Kenter Jeugdhulp is a specialized youth care organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services for children, youth, and families in the Netherlands. The organization operates as a platform combining Youth and Educational Assistance (J&O), specialized Youth General Psychiatry (JGGZ), and societal support services. Core services include crisis intervention (Crisishulp en opvang, Ambulante spoedhulp), residential care (Begeleid wonen, Kamertraining/KTC, Behandelgroep Athena), foster care (Pleegzorg, Projectgezin), and specialized treatment centers (Kinder- & Jeugdtraumacentrum/KJTC, Integraal Kind Centrum/IKC). Treatment modalities include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CGT), Schema therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT/HEGGT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychomotor Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Video Home Training (VHT/VIB). Digital services include PratenOnline.nl for online counseling and Grip op je Dip for depression prevention. The organization also provides educational support through Pedagogisch coaches and Onderwijszorgklassen at IKC locations. All services are delivered through multidisciplinary Ambulante Multifocale teams and intensive ambulatory family treatment (IAG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisishulp en opvang (Crisis assistance and shelter) 24/7 crisis assistance providing safe shelter in foster families for children and youth aged 13+ at the Jongeren Crisiscentrum Kennemerland (JKC) for children and youth in acute crisis.
• Crisishulp in een (pleeg)gezin (Crisis foster family placement) Emergency placement in crisis foster families for youth from age 13, with a maximum stay of four weeks while developing a safe return plan for the child.
• Ambulante spoedhulp (ASH) (Ambulatory emergency assistance) Ambulatory emergency assistance providing intensive support for up to four weeks to help families manage urgent problems and crisis situations in their home environment.
• Pleegzorg (Foster care placement and matching) Foster care services placing children and youth in selected foster families, with support provided to both foster parents and biological parents throughout the placement.
• Projectgezin (Project family placement) Project family service providing intensive support for youth requiring more specialized care than standard foster families can offer.
• Buddy voor startende pleegouders (Buddy program for new foster parents) Experienced foster parent buddy program pairing new foster parents with seasoned foster parents for peer support during initial foster placements.
• Begeleid wonen (Supervised independent living) Supervised living for youth aged 17-18+ in Kenter flats in Haarlem Schalkwijk, providing mentorship and support toward independent living.
• Kamertraining (KTC) (Room Training Center) Room Training Centers for youth aged 16+ providing intensive guidance through phased programs to develop independent living skills.
• Trajectbegeleiding (Individual trajectory guidance) Individual guidance for youth facing multiple problems, aimed at successfully starting and supporting trajectories toward education or work.
• Kinder- & Jeugdtraumacentrum (KJTC) (Child & Youth Trauma Center) Specialized trauma center offering treatment for children and youth with trauma-related disorders, operating from Haarlem and Heemskerk locations.
• Integraal Kind Centrum (IKC) (Integrated Child Center) School-based child development center integrating special education and youth care services for children up to 12-13 years in IJmond and Zuid-Kennemerland regions.
• Ambulante Multifocale jeugdhulp (Ambulatory multifocal youth assistance) Ambulatory multifocal youth assistance delivered by multidisciplinary teams working across neighborhoods and municipalities, providing home, school, and community-based support.
• Intensieve Ambulante Gezinsbehandeling (IAG) (Intensive Ambulatory Family Treatment) Intensive ambulatory family treatment strengthening communication, parenting skills, and developmental opportunities within families with children up to 18 years.
• Videohometraining (VHT/VIB) (Video Home Training) Video home training method using video recordings to analyze and improve parent-child communication and attachment relationships; Kenter is the national knowledge holder for this method via the AIT bureau.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for processing traumatic experiences and treating PTSD in children and youth.
• Cognitieve gedragstherapie (CGT) (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Cognitive behavioral therapy helping youth identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with various psychological issues.
• Schematherapie (Schema therapy) Schema therapy for youth from age 18+ to identify and change deeply ingrained negative thought patterns formed during childhood.
• Psychotherapie (Psychotherapy) Psychotherapy provided by psychotherapists to help youth manage fears and psychological symptoms through conversations and targeted exercises.
• Psychomotorische Therapie (PMT) (Psychomotor Therapy) Psychomotor therapy using physical activities and experiences to help youth recognize body signals and develop better emotional regulation.
• Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT/HEGGT) Attachment-based family therapy focused on restoring and strengthening support relationships between youth and their parents, particularly for depressed and suicidal adolescents aged 12-18.
• Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) Evidence-based trauma treatment protocol for children and youth aged 7-18 involving narrative development and cognitive restructuring.
• PratenOnline.nl Online chat service for youth aged 12-24 experiencing depression or anxiety, providing free anonymous access to trained counselors for up to four sessions, including specialized LHBT+ youth support.
• Grip op je Dip Eight-week course for youth with depression symptoms to prevent progression to clinical depression, available in group or school-based formats.
• Pedagogisch coach (Pedagogical coaching) Pedagogical coaching service for children struggling in classroom settings, providing six-month intervention programs with child, parents, and teacher collaboration.
• Training: Zorgen voor getraumatiseerde kinderen (Training for traumatized children) Eight-session training program helping foster parents and caregivers understand and respond to trauma-related behaviors in foster children.
• Behandelgroep Athena (Residential treatment group Athena) Residential treatment group for 8 youth aged 12-20 requiring 24-hour supervision and treatment for developmental or behavioral problems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Satisfaction rating: Youth 6.9, Parents 7.5 (CEM+ survey)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sparq Jeugdhulp (Youz and Hartekamp Groep)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenter Jeugdhulp, Youz, and de Hartekamp Groep formed a joint venture under the name Sparq Jeugdhulp to provide comprehensive youth care services in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions. The partnership aims to offer children, youth, and families the help they need within and in cooperation with their trusted environment.
• 113 ZelfmoordpreventiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenter collaborated with 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (113 Suicide Prevention) to organize a conference for healthcare providers focused on better identifying suicide risk, asking questions, and supporting youth with suicidal thoughts. The partnership also involves using the Suicide Prevention Toolkit and PratenOnline.nl platform.
• Rijksuniversiteit GroningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) on the PratenOnline.nl treatment program for LHBT+ youth with suicidal thoughts. The study involves 8 online chat sessions with homework assignments, part of a project with ZonMW, Movisie, and Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie.
• Bureau PeersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bureau Peers for developing the content and methodology of care products at the Integraal Kind Centrum (IKC). Bureau Peers provides expertise in evidence-based methods for educational and youth care integration.
• AIT (Associatie voor Interactiebegeleiding en Thuisbehandeling)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenter is a knowledge holder and support point for the national AIT bureau for Video Home Training (VHT) and Video Interaction Guidance (VIB). Marianne Wesselink serves as AIT training coordinator. AIT is the methodology and brand owner of VHT and VIB.
• Frans Hals MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and photographer Erik Zwiers for the 'Mag ik dan bij jou?' exhibition on foster care, showcasing stories of foster families and children in care.
• Jeugdzorg NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Jeugdzorg Nederland, the national association for youth care organizations in the Netherlands, representing the sector and contributing to policy development.
• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin for referrals and coordination of youth care services. CJG serves as a key referral point for families seeking youth assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: National Dutch suicide prevention organization and Kenter's research partner on PratenOnline.nl for LHBT+ youth. Comparable mental health support mission and digital service delivery model, but focused on a specific clinical issue rather than full youth care continuum.

Direct peers

• Enver: Rotterdam-based youth and family care provider offering J&O, JGGZ, foster care and family treatment. Comparable full continuum of Jeugdwet-funded services with similar referral-driven GTM.
• Intermetzo (Pluryn): Dutch youth care organization within Pluryn providing specialized assistance, residential treatment, JGGZ and educational support. Comparable multi-modality care model for children and adolescents with complex needs.
• Levvel: Amsterdam-based specialized youth care provider offering JGGZ, crisis services, residential care and family treatment. Closely comparable in scope, methodology and target population, and a direct competitor for North Holland municipal contracts.
• Juzt: Zeeland-based youth care provider offering Jeugdwet services, family treatment and specialized youth GGZ. Comparable service portfolio and government-funded model, though primarily operating in a different region.
• Youz (Parnassia Groep): Specialized youth mental health provider (JGGZ) and Kenter's JV partner in Sparq Jeugdhulp, covering overlapping North Holland municipalities. Most directly comparable Dutch youth GGZ peer, with similar evidence-based treatment modalities and crisis services.
• William Schrikker Groep: One of the largest Dutch youth care providers, part of Pluryn, offering specialized youth assistance, foster care, JGGZ and family support nationally. Comparable integrated service portfolio and reliance on Jeugdwet funding.
• Parlan: Dutch youth care provider focused on specialized youth assistance, residential care and family support. Comparable target population and service mix under the Jeugdwet system.
• Hartekamp Groep: Dutch provider of youth care and support for people with disabilities, and Kenter's third partner in Sparq Jeugdhulp. Comparable regional service mix across North Holland, particularly in ambulatory and residential care.

Broad incumbents

• GGZ Rivierduinen: Large regional mental health provider in South Holland offering broader GGZ services including youth mental health. Comparable treatment modalities (CBT, EMDR, trauma treatment) and shared regulatory environment, but operates at broader GGZ scale rather than youth-specialist focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KenterJeugdhulp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kenter-jeugdhulp/?originalSubdomain=nl
• Xx.com/kenterjeugdhulp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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