Stichting de Kern

What Stichting de Kern does

Stichting de Kern is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) operating as a small-scale residential care institution (kleinschalige zorginstelling) headquartered in Friesland, Netherlands. The organization provides homely, 24-hour supported living, sheltered living (Beschermd Wonen), day care, and ambulatory guidance services to youth and adults aged 1 to 60+ who hold a Dutch care indication (zorgindicatie). Service delivery spans an integrated portfolio including child care (kindzorg), parent-and-child care, 24-hour youth reception, Thuisplus enhanced home support, an 'oefenhuis' practice home for independent-living preparation, and day activities (dagbesteding) that incorporate a retail collaboration with the Fan Allus shop. The foundation operates five physical clusters across Harlingen (two locations), Oosterbierum, Hommerts, Sneek, and Arum, providing 40+ residential apartments plus group homes.

The underlying operating model is labor-intensive and credential-driven rather than technology-driven. The technology footprint is limited to an external security system with a secured reporting environment for client documentation; no proprietary digital platform, AI systems, or integration stack is disclosed. Staff are credentialed through SKJ, BIG, and Registerplein professional registers, and the team includes youth workers, activity supervisors, facility staff, quality staff, policy staff, behavioral scientists, IAGers, nursing, and administrative support. The foundation holds ISO 9001 certification (renewed in 2025) and is an SBB-recognized training organization (erkend leerbedrijf) for MBO internships.

Revenue mechanics are entirely government-funded and regulated. The foundation participates in Dutch public procurement (aanbestedingen) across Jeugd (Youth), Beschermd Wonen (Sheltered Living), Thuisplus, and Begeleiding (Guidance) domains, and holds a WLZ contract with zorgkantoor De Friesland. Pricing is determined under the Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz), Jeugdwet, and Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo) frameworks; specific rates are not publicly disclosed. Client intake is referral-driven through municipal district teams (wijkteams), the William Schrikker Groep, the Regiecentrum, and organic family/network channels. In 2025, the foundation served 61 clients across seven municipalities in Friesland and Groningen.

Name

Stichting de Kern

Legal name

Stichting de Kern

Website

https://dekern.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting de Kern is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating small-scale residential care, sheltered living, day care, and ambulatory guidance services for youth and adults aged 1 to 60+ with care indications, across five locations in Friesland and Groningen, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Discharge Non-Medical Transitional Support (after hospital/SNF) (HLADAGAJ)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Youth care
• Sheltered living
• Day care activities
• Social support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlingen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Healthcare Contracts: Stichting de Kern operates under government-funded healthcare arrangements. The organization participates in public procurement (aanbestedingen) in the domains of Jeugd (Youth), Beschermd Wonen (Sheltered Living), Thuisplus, and Begeleiding (Guidance). They hold a contract with zorgkantoor De Friesland for WLZ (Long-term Care Act) clients.
2. Residential and Day Care Services: Care services for clients including children and adults aged 1 to 60+ across residential living (woonplekken met 24-uurs zorg), a practice home (oefenhuis), and day care (dagbesteding). Revenue is sourced through municipalities and healthcare insurers based on care indication codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stichting de Kern is a small-scale Dutch care institution providing residential and ambulatory care services for youth and adults (aged 1 to 60+) with a care indication. Across five locations in Friesland the organization delivers 24-hour residential care, sheltered living (Beschermd Wonen), guided independent living, a practice house (oefenhuis) for independent-living training, day care and day activities, and parent-and-child care. Services are funded through Dutch government healthcare frameworks (Wlz, Jeugdwet, Wmo) via municipal and healthcare insurer contracts.

Product overview

Stichting de Kern is a small-scale residential care institution (kleinschalige zorginstelling) providing comprehensive care services to youth and adults aged 1 to 60+. The organization offers a unified portfolio of interconnected care services including 24-hour residential care (Opvang Jeugd 24-uur, Beschermd Wonen, Begeleid wonen 18+), various guidance services (Begeleiding), day care (Dagopvang, Dagbesteding), and an oefenhuis for independent living training. With over 40 apartments and multiple residential locations across Harlingen, Oosterbierum, Hommerts, Sneek, and Arum, the organization provides child care, parent-child care, and Thuis plus services. The care offering is complemented by intensive home guidance and family support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindzorg (Child Care) Care services for children provided within Stichting de Kern's residential facilities, for the youngest residents at locations in Harlingen and Oosterbierum.
• Ouder en kindzorg (Parent and Child Care) Care services that support parents and children together, delivered within Stichting de Kern's residential facilities.
• 24-Hour Youth Care (Opvang Jeugd 24-uur) Round-the-clock residential care for youth with a care indication, delivered at Stichting de Kern's Harlingen and Oosterbierum locations.
• Beschermd Wonen (Protected Living) Supervised living arrangements for adults requiring care support in protected/supported housing environments.
• Thuisplus Enhanced home care services providing additional support beyond standard home care for clients in the community.
• Begeleiding (Guidance Services) Guidance services including visit arrangements, learning/work trajectories, parent contact, and support for returning home or transitioning to independent living.
• Dagopvang (Day Care) Daytime care services for clients of Stichting de Kern.
• Begeleid Wonen 18+ (Assisted Living) Supported living arrangements for adults aged 18 and over who need residential or ambulatory support.
• Dagbesteding (Day Activities) Structured daytime activities including work at the Fan Allus shop, creative activities, packing, and operating the cash register, supporting skill development and social participation.
• Oefenhuis (Practice House) A training house where a young person can rent a residential unit from Stichting de Kern and learn to live independently, receiving help and support at scheduled times.
• Appartementen (Apartments) Over 40 apartments where residents live as independently as possible across the Sneek area (since April 2021) and Arum (completed early 2024), with several apartments still available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61 clients served in 2025 with a team of 48 employees across 7 municipalities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zorgkantoor De FrieslandcoreOthersStichting de Kern holds a contract with zorgkantoor De Friesland for WLZ (Wet langdurige zorg / Long-term Care Act) clients, enabling the organization to provide care funded under the Dutch long-term care framework.
• De William Schrikker GroepminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of several referral organizations that directed new residents to Stichting de Kern in 2025. The William Schrikker Groep is a care organization serving youth with disabilities.
• RegiecentrumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA referral organization that directed new residents to Stichting de Kern in 2025. Functions as a gatekeeper for care placements in its region.
• Fan AllusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFan Allus is a retail shop integrated into Stichting de Kern's day care program (dagbesteding), where clients can participate in creative activities, packing, and working with a cash register — providing vocational rehabilitation and social participation.
• AKJ (Advies- en Klachtenbureau Jeugdzorg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAKJ provides a client confidential counselor (vertrouwenspersoon) for youth at Stichting de Kern, visiting monthly to speak with young residents, play games, or share meals. AKJ also handles complaints and advises on youth rights.
• ZorgbelangminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZorgbelang provides a second client confidential counselor (vertrouwenspersoon) specifically for adult residents of Stichting de Kern, available at all times.
• Municipal Wijkteams (District Teams)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict teams from various municipalities (Leeuwarden, Súdwest Fryslân, Noardwest Fryslân, Waadhoeke, Harlingen, Noardeast Fryslân, and Groningen) serve as the primary referral channel for clients to Stichting de Kern's care services.
• Klachtenportaal ZorgminorOthersStichting de Kern is affiliated with Klachtenportaal Zorg, an independent body for handling complaints under the Jeugdwet and Wkkgz frameworks. This partnership provides a structured, independent complaints procedure for clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enver: Enver is a Dutch regional care provider (formed from the merger of Delta and others) offering youth care, family support, and ambulatory services. It competes with Stichting de Kern for Jeugdwet and Wmo clients and operates under the same Dutch public-procurement framework.
• 's Heeren Loo: 's Heeren Loo is a major Dutch care foundation providing supported and sheltered living for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities across multiple locations. Comparable to Stichting de Kern on small-scale residential Wlz/Wmo care, day activities, and ambulatory guidance.
• Humanitas DMH: Humanitas DMH is a Dutch care provider offering supported living, ambulatory guidance, and day activities for people with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable to Stichting de Kern on Beschermd Wonen, Begeleiding, and Dagbesteding services funded by Dutch municipalities and zorgkantoren.
• Cordaan: Cordaan is a large Amsterdam-based care organization providing elderly care, disability care, and youth services. It overlaps with Stichting de Kern on assisted-living, residential, and ambulatory services funded under Wlz, Wmo, and Jeugdwet, and represents a larger-scale variant of the same operating model.
• Pluryn: Pluryn is a large Dutch stichting providing youth care, special education, and supported living across the Netherlands. It directly overlaps with Stichting de Kern's youth residential (Jeugd), sheltered living, and Begeleiding service lines and competes for the same municipal and zorgkantoor contracts.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Philadelphia Zorg is one of the largest Dutch care providers for people with intellectual disabilities, offering residential locations, ambulant begeleiding, and day activities. It is directly comparable to Stichting de Kern on Beschermd Wonen, Begeleid Wonen 18+, and Dagbesteding services funded under Wlz and Wmo.
• Pactum: Pactum is a Dutch youth care organization providing residential treatment, ambulatory support, and intensive home guidance. It directly parallels Stichting de Kern's Jeugd segment (24-uurs opvang, ouder-en-kindzorg, intensive home guidance) and competes for the same municipal Jeugdwet contracts.
• William Schrikker Groep: William Schrikker Groep is a Dutch care organization serving youth with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, providing residential, ambulatory, and transition services. It is both a referral source for Stichting de Kern and a comparable provider of Wlz/Jeugdwet-funded care.
• De Hogeweyk: De Hogeweyk is a Dutch small-scale dementia-care village near Amsterdam. Although focused on elderly dementia rather than Stichting de Kern's broader youth/adult mix, it is highly comparable on the small-scale, homely residential care model and on operating under Dutch Wlz-funded reimbursement.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Leger des Heils is a Dutch welfare and care organization offering sheltered living, youth care, and ambulatory guidance funded by municipalities and healthcare insurers. It competes with Stichting de Kern for the same Jeugdwet, Wmo, and Wlz client base in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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