Jgz Almere

What Jgz Almere does

JGZ Almere is the statutory provider of youth healthcare (jeugdgezondheidszorg) for the municipality of Almere in Flevoland, Netherlands, serving children from birth through age 18 (with extension to 23 for youth support), as well as pregnant women. The organization operates as a division of GGD Flevoland — a municipal public health service — and is jointly staffed with Zorggroep Almere, which employs consultation bureau staff and parenting advisors while GGD Flevoland employs youth doctors, nurses, and youth assistance staff. JGZ Almere delivers preventive health monitoring, the full Rijksvaccinatieprogramma (national vaccination schedule including DKTP, HPV, MenACWY, RSV, and MMR), parenting courses, youth social work, family group planning, and crisis intervention, all provided free of charge to residents and free at point of use. Its customer base is the entire Almere child population, with services accessed across four city districts (Stad West, Buiten, Stad Oost, Poort/Haven) via consultation bureaus (0-4), school-based screenings (groups 2 and 7 of primary school; secondary school classes 1-4), home visits, walk-in vaccination sessions at Kerkcentrum Levend Water, and the centralized GGD vaccination center at Boomgaardweg 4.

The underlying technology is composed entirely of standard, government-sanctioned Dutch public-health IT infrastructure rather than proprietary systems. The Klantportaal JGZ Flevoland provides DigiD-secured parent access to growth charts, vaccination records, and appointment scheduling; Praeventis (managed by RIVM) records all administered vaccinations; and ESAR (Electronisch Systeem Alert en Registratie) coordinates inter-agency child-protection signaling across schools, wijkteams, and care providers. No APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing integrations are documented. Marketing and outreach rely on organic social (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), the JouwGGD youth question platform, postal/SMS reminders, and validated parenting content from Stichting Opvoeden.

The business model is fully municipally funded under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) and Wet Publieke Gezondheid (Public Health Act), with the municipality of Almere as the sole institutional payer for core statutory services. Parenting courses, maternity vaccinations, and client support are municipally subsidized and free to participants; dental care for 0-18 is covered by the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering) with no deductible; orthodontic treatment requires supplementary coverage. There is no commercial pricing, no external equity ownership, and no revenue diversification beyond municipal appropriations and the dental-insurance reimbursement channel. Strategic partnerships span GGD Flevoland, Zorggroep Almere, Veilig Thuis Flevoland, MEE Samen, Humanitas Gezin en Verlies (KOESA), Integrale Vroeghulp, Wijkteams Almere, Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Almere, and all primary and secondary schools in Almere.

Name

Jgz Almere

Legal name

JGZ Almere

Website

https://jgzalmere.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

JGZ Almere is the statutory municipal youth healthcare provider for all children 0-18 (and youth to 23) in Almere, Netherlands, operating as part of GGD Flevoland. It delivers free preventive health monitoring, the national vaccination program, parenting support, school screenings, and youth social work across four city districts, fully funded by the municipality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Healthcare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Education & Parent Coaching (Sleep, Safety, Illness Management) (EDACAMAN), Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Programs (BPADAIAC), Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration (BPAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Youth healthcare services
• Preventive child health
• National vaccination program
• School health screenings
• Parenting support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal / Government Funding: JGZ Almere is fully funded by the municipality of Almere as part of the Dutch national youth healthcare framework (Jeugdwet). Services including consultations, vaccinations, health screenings, and youth family assistance are provided free of charge to residents.
2. Municipal Subsidies for Parenting Programs: Parenting courses such as 'Opvoeden & Zo' are subsidized by the municipality of Almere, making them free for participants.
3. Basic Health Insurance (Dental): Dental care services for children 0-18 are covered under the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering) with no deductible (eigen risico) impact. Orthodontic treatment is not covered under basic insurance and requires supplementary coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JGZ Almere provides statutory preventive youth healthcare (jeugdgezondheidszorg) for all children aged 0-18 and youth up to 23 in Almere, Netherlands. Core offerings include health monitoring and developmental screening at consultation bureaus (0-4 years), school-based health examinations (4-18 years), administration of the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma (national vaccination program), maternal vaccinations, parenting support courses, youth social work, and coordinated multi-agency family support via youth and family consultants. Staff are employed by GGD Flevoland and Zorggroep Almere, with services operated jointly under the JGZ Almere brand.

Product overview

JGZ Almere is a youth healthcare organization (Jeugdgezondheidszorg) providing comprehensive health services for children and families from pregnancy through age 23 in Almere, Netherlands. The organization operates as a unified service combining consultation bureaus for children 0-4 years, school-based health services for ages 4-18, and specialized support programs. Core offerings include preventive health examinations, vaccinations (via the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma), youth and family counseling, parenting support courses, and home-visit services. The Klantportaal provides digital access to health records. Specialized programs include VoorZorg for young mothers, Stevig Ouderschap for parenting support, KOESA for divorce support, Video-hometraining for parent coaching, and ESAR for inter-agency coordination. All services are provided free of charge as part of the Dutch public healthcare system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultatiebureau (0-4 jaar) Child health clinic (consultatiebureau) for children aged 0-4 years, providing health check-ups, growth monitoring, developmental screening, and vaccinations. Multiple locations across Almere's four city districts. Operated free of charge to residents.
• Onderzoeken op school (4-12 jaar) School-based preventive health examinations for children in group 2 (ages 5-6) and group 7 (ages 10-11) of primary education in Almere, covering physical health, growth, and developmental screening.
• JGZ 4-18 jaar Youth healthcare services for children and adolescents aged 4-18, including health monitoring, vaccinations, and health examinations conducted at secondary schools (VMBO years 1 and 3; HAVO/VWO years 2 and 4).
• Jeugd- en gezinsconsulenten Youth and family consultants (jeugd- en gezinsconsulenten) embedded in each of Almere's four city districts who help families access appropriate care when serious or multiple developmental and upbringing problems occur, for children 0-18 years (in some cases up to 23).
• Maternale kinkhoestvaccinatie (22-wekenprik) Free pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination for pregnant women from the 22nd week of pregnancy, protecting newborns from birth. Administered at the GGD Almere vaccination center at Boomgaardweg 4.
• VoorZorg Intensive support program for first-time mothers under 25 years old, providing structured assistance during pregnancy and the first two years of the child's life, including guidance in child upbringing.
• Klantportaal JGZ Flevoland
• Huisbezoek tijdens zwangerschap Home visit service by JGZ Almere youth nurses during pregnancy on request, to discuss questions about upbringing, finances, or family concerns, providing information, advice, and support.
• Tandzorg 0-18 jaar Dental care guidance and education for children from birth to 18 years, including tooth brushing instructions, dental check-up recommendations, and oral hygiene advice. Dental care is covered under the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering) with no deductible impact.
• Stevig Ouderschap Prenatal and postnatal parenting support program for parents who are anxious about parenting or concerned about their relationship, parenting role, or child's future.
• KOESA (Kinderen, Ouders En Scheiding Almere) Group-based support program for children and parents dealing with divorce, helping them process experiences, feelings, and thoughts while developing coping strategies. Delivered in partnership with Humanitas Gezin en Verlies.
• Video-hometraining Video-based parent coaching where a specialist records interactions between parent and child at home, helping parents understand and improve their relationship with their child.
• Zwangerschapscursussen Free pregnancy courses including Zwangerschapseducatie (childbirth education), Zwangerschapsyoga (pregnancy yoga), Snelcursus Goed Bevallen (quick childbirth course), and Bevallen doe je samen (childbirth together).
• Cursus Opvoeden & Zo Free parenting course for parents of primary school-age children, teaching six parenting skills to handle daily situations or beginning parenting problems. Subsidized by the municipality of Almere.
• Jongeren maatschappelijk werk Social work services for youth aged 12-23 years facing issues they cannot resolve independently, providing free and confidential support. Delivered by dedicated youth social workers in each of Almere's city districts.
• Schoolmaatschappelijk werk School social work services for children in primary education, helping parents with questions about their child at home or school and providing support during family or school tensions.
• Rijksvaccinatieprogramma Execution of the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma (national vaccination program) covering vaccinations against diseases including DKTP, HPV, meningococcal ACWY, RS-virus, and measles, provided at consultation bureaus and vaccination locations. All administered vaccinations are registered in Praeventis (RIVM).

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 75% of babies in Flevoland received the RS-virus immunization in 2025-2026, contributing to a reduction in ICU admissions from 178 (previous season) to 43 (current season) — a 76% decrease.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GGD FlevolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Flevoland is the parent public health organization of JGZ Almere. GGD Flevoland employs JGZ Almere's youth doctors, youth nurses, and youth assistance staff. The GGD Flevoland communications team handles press inquiries for JGZ Almere ([email protected]). JGZ Almere also administers vaccinations for GGD Flevoland's broader public health programs.
• Zorggroep AlmerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZorggroep Almere employs part of JGZ Almere's workforce, including consultation bureau staff and parenting advisors (opvoedadviseurs). Both GGD Flevoland and Zorggroep Almere jointly operate JGZ Almere with their own identity and vision for youth healthcare.
• Veilig Thuis FlevolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family consultants at JGZ Almere receive care notifications (zorgmeldingen) from Veilig Thuis Flevoland, the regional child safety organization. They assess safety concerns and engage with families as part of the child protection process.
• Samen Veilig (SAVE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family consultants can request support from Samen Veilig (SAVE) when facing complex questions related to family safety and child protection.
• Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs AlmereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJGZ Almere collaborates with the Almere Cooperative for Inclusive Education (Samenwerkingsverband Passend Onderwijs Almere) to support students with additional educational needs, including participation in school care teams.
• Wijkteams Almere (Neighborhood Teams)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family consultants work closely with Almere's neighborhood teams (wijkteams) as part of the integrated care ecosystem, coordinating support for families across social, educational, and health domains.
• MEE SamencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE Samen provides independent client support (cliëntondersteuning) to JGZ Almere families. This free support helps families navigate care, education, welfare, and financial systems. Contact: 088 633 0 633 or [email protected].
• De TrappenbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Trappenberg participates in the Integrale Vroeghulp (Early Intervention) collaboration alongside JGZ Almere, providing specialist support for children 0-7 with developmental or behavioral concerns.
• MEE IJsseloeversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEE IJsseloevers is part of the Integrale Vroeghulp network, providing expertise in supporting families with children 0-7 who have developmental or behavioral concerns.
• Humanitas Gezin en VerliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitas Gezin en Verlies partners with JGZ Almere to deliver the KOESA program (Kinderen, Ouders en Scheiding Almere), providing post-divorce support for children and parents. Humanitas also provides coaches for the KOESA program.
• FietsVeiligNLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJGZ Almere partners with FietsVeiligNL to promote bicycle helmet safety for young children as part of the National Fietshelm Dag (National Bicycle Helmet Day). JGZ Almere informs parents about the importance of bicycle helmets during contact moments and shares information through its communication channels.
• JeugdstemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeugdstem is the organization of confidential persons (vertrouwenspersonen) in youth care. JGZ Almere refers families to Jeugdstem for independent support with questions or complaints about youth care. Support by Jeugdstem is free and independent; their staff are not employed by JGZ Almere. Contact: 088-555 1000.
• AKJ (Vertrouwenspersonen Jeugdhulp)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKJ provides independent confidential persons for youth assistance. All children, parents, and guardians involved with JGZ Almere's youth assistance services have the right to an independent confidential person through AKJ, free of charge. Contact: 088-555 1000 or [email protected].
• Schools in Almere (all primary and secondary schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll primary schools (group 2 and 7) and secondary schools in Almere partner with JGZ Almere for health screenings, school social work, care team participation, and educational resources (lesboxen on topics including bullying, grief, sexuality, nutrition, and illness).
• Windesheim Almere (HBO-V 4th year students)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJGZ Almere offers a limited number of internship positions (stageplekken) for HBO-V 4th year students at Windesheim Almere. Interested students should contact the Windesheim internship coordinator.
• Audiologisch Centrum and Triade (Integrale Vroeghulp)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudiologisch Centrum and Triade participate in the Integrale Vroeghulp collaboration alongside JGZ Almere, contributing audiology and youth care expertise for children 0-7 with developmental concerns.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GGD Amsterdam: Municipal health service for Amsterdam, providing the same statutory youth healthcare (JGZ) services, vaccination programs, and public health functions under the Jeugdwet. Closest functional equivalent at larger scale in a major Dutch urban center.
• GGD Flevoland: Parent municipal health service of JGZ Almere, covering the broader Flevoland province with similar youth healthcare, vaccination, and public health services. Operates the same statutory mandate and integrated care model across multiple municipalities.
• CJG Eindhoven: Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (Center for Youth and Family) in Eindhoven providing integrated youth healthcare, parenting support, and family services. Comparable integrated care model with municipal mandate.
• GGD Utrecht: Municipal health service for Utrecht region providing youth healthcare, vaccination programs, and preventive health services. Operates the same statutory mandate under Dutch public health law with comparable service portfolio.
• GGD Haaglanden: Municipal health service for The Hague region, delivering youth healthcare (JGZ), vaccinations, and preventive public health services under the same statutory framework. Same operational model and regulatory environment.
• GGD Gelderland-Zuid: Regional municipal health service for Gelderland-Zuid offering youth healthcare, vaccinations, and public health services under the same statutory Dutch framework. Direct functional peer with similar geographic scope.
• GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond: Regional municipal health service providing identical youth healthcare, vaccination, and public health services to the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region. Direct functional peer with comparable scope and statutory mandate.
• Stichting JGZ Zuid-Holland: Dedicated youth healthcare organization serving South Holland province with consultation bureaus, school health services, and vaccination programs. Closest single-purpose JGZ peer to JGZ Almere's service model.

Others

• Humanitas: Dutch social services organization that partners with JGZ Almere to deliver the KOESA post-divorce support program. Adjacent social services provider with overlapping target population but distinct service offerings.
• Veilig Thuis Flevoland: Regional child safety organization for Flevoland that provides care notifications to JGZ Almere's youth and family consultants. Adjacent ecosystem participant in the Dutch child protection framework rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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