Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad

What Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad does

Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad is a Dutch nonprofit foundation (stichting) established in 2022 and headquartered in Zaandam, Netherlands, providing youth assistance and family support services to children and young people up to 18 years old and their families in the municipality of Zaanstad. The organization operates as a commissioned service provider under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet), funded entirely by the Gemeente Zaanstad, with a 2025 annual budget of approximately €30M following the integration of the 'Werken in de Wijk' mandate. It serves approximately 2,910 families and 3,256 children annually (2024-2025) through six neighborhood-based local teams, embedded youth professionals in 18 GP practices (POH Jeugd & Gezin), school-based professionals (JOS program launched 2025), and a centralized triage and indication function.

The organization's service architecture combines physical neighborhood presence with digital tooling. The Mens Centraal case registration system is undergoing a major revision (go-live 2025/2026) to support operational workflows and client dossiers, while the VIP-live digital referral system standardizes intake from authorized referrers including GPs, schools, Sociaal Wijkteam, Centrum Jong, and Veilig Thuis. A Qlikview dashboard shared with the municipality supports data-driven quality management. The Evie e-health platform, launched in 2024, delivers more than 50 digital self-help modules via an app on topics including anxiety, parenting, and divorce, supporting a blended care model where 31 professionals set progression checkpoints for clients. Supporting services include structured training programs (Skills4U, TripleP, Barkley ADHD, KOPP/KVO), a client participation program managed with Stichting Alexander, and safety/protection services coordinated with Veilig Thuis and the Raad voor de Kinderbescherming.

The business model is single-counterparty public commissioning: revenue is recurring, government-contracted, and allocated by the municipality with no fees charged to end-user families. The organization employs 133 staff in service as of end-2025 (140+ total per annual report), comprising 94 youth and family support workers, 20 behavioral scientists, 8 staff services, and support functions, with 0 vacancies across all six local teams. It is led by Directeur-Bestuurder Pieter van den Born. Strategic positioning centers on being the statutory local entry point for youth assistance in Zaanstad, with deep institutional partnerships including the Pact Zaandam-Oost coalition of 40+ organizations serving 47,000+ residents, and the announced 2026 absorption of 'Werken in de Wijk' activities from SMD, Incluzio, and DOCK which will roughly double organizational scope.

Name

Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad

Legal name

Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad

Website

https://jeugdteamzaanstad.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth care services
• Family support services
• Child welfare assistance
• Social neighborhood teams
• E-health self-help modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal government commissioning (opdracht gelden): Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad operates as a commissioned organization (opdrachtnemer) funded by the municipality of Zaanstad under the Youth Act (Jeugdwet). Revenue is government-commissioned and recurring. Budget grew from approx. €12 million to €30 million as of 2025 following integration of the 'Werken in de Wijk' mandate.
2. Project-based municipal funding: Certain initiatives such as the POH Jeugd & Gezin in GP practices (project phase 2022-2024) and the proeftuin (pilot) for child and family protection were funded through dedicated project budgets from the municipality. These transitioned to structural funding from 2025.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad delivers publicly funded youth and family assistance services to children aged 0–18 and their families across the Zaanstad municipality in the Netherlands. Services are organized through six neighborhood-based local teams of youth professionals and complemented by GP-embedded youth professionals (POH Jeugd & Gezin), school-based youth assistance (JOS), the Evie e-health self-help platform, and training programs — all coordinated via a centralized triage and indications process under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet).

Product overview

Stichting Jeugdteam Zaanstad operates as a unified youth care service organization with multiple integrated components. The core offering consists of local teams of youth professionals providing direct assistance to children and families in the Zaanstad area. Additional service modules include POH Jeugd en Gezin (youth professionals stationed in GP practices), the Evie e-health platform (digital self-help modules), and Jeugdhulp Op School (school-based youth assistance). Supporting services include training programs (Skills4U, TripleP, Barkley), family group planning, and client participation mechanisms. All services operate through an integrated case management system (Mens Centraal) and coordinate with municipal partners via shared dashboards. The organization is structured around 7 local neighborhood teams plus a central business office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evie: E-health platform offering over 50 digital modules for parents and children to independently complete via an app, covering topics like dealing with feelings, anxiety, self-image, parenting tips, and dealing with separation.

Products and services

• Local Neighborhood Youth Teams (Jeugdteam) Six neighborhood-based local teams of youth professionals (jeugd- en gezinshulpverleners, orthopedagogen, GZ-psychologen) providing short- and long-term youth assistance to children and young people aged 0–18 and their families across every Zaanse ward, addressing parenting issues, behavioral and emotional problems, domestic violence, child abuse, and family restructuring. Home visits are preferred; services are free for end users and funded by municipality commissioning.
• POH Jeugd en Gezin (Youth and Family Practice Supporter) Youth professionals stationed inside GP practices who provide low-threshold youth assistance to patients without waiting times or formal referral, and act as sparring partners for GPs. Deployed in 18 GP practices at end of 2024 (approximately half of all Zaanstad practices), serving around 400 children and families in 2025 with 315 direct POH-to-Jeugdteam referrals.
• Evie E-health Platform App-based e-health platform offering more than 50 self-help modules on dealing with feelings and thoughts, anxiety, self-image, parenting tips, and divorce. Clients can complete modules independently or under blended care with professionals who set progression checkpoints before follow-up conversations. Used by 31 professionals with clients as of 2024.
• Jeugdhulp Op School (JOS) — Youth Assistance at School School-embedded youth assistance delivered by Jeugdteam professionals inside Zaanse schools, focused on prevention, light parenting and development questions, and early intervention to enable faster and more appropriate support for school-going children and their families. Generated 144 registrations via education in 2025.
• Training and Parent Course Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 children and families served by POH Jeugd & Gezin in 2025, with 315 direct referrals from POH Jeugd & Gezin to Jeugdteam
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Zaanstad (Municipality of Zaanstad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary commissioning client and governmental partner. Funds all core services under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act). Expanded mandate in 2025 to include 'Werken in de Wijk' with budget increasing from ~€12M to €30M. The municipality also funded POH Jeugd & Gezin pilot project and the proeftuin (pilot) for child and family protection.
• Cursusbureau ZaanstreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing and delivering educational courses and parent training programs. The website calendar is populated in collaboration with Cursusbureau Zaanstreek. All course registrations go through this partner.
• Stichting AlexandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by Jeugdteam Zaanstad to organize client participation meetings (cliëntenbijeenkomsten). Contact: Siegalit Zarr ([email protected]). Manages recruitment of 12 youth (ages 12-18) and parents for feedback sessions on service improvement.
• Veilig ThuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional safety partner for domestic violence and child abuse. Veilig Thuis refers children and families to Jeugdteam and both organizations collaborate at the Beschermtafel (protection table). In 2024, collaboration improved through central triage at registration and escalation structures.
• Raad voor de Kinderbescherming (RvK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental child protection body. Participates in Beschermtafel discussions and conducts investigations when cases are escalated. Collaboration aims to reduce child protection measures and out-of-home placements.
• Huisartsenvereniging Zaanstreek Waterland (HZW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Zaanse GPs. Partnered with Jeugdteam to deploy POH Jeugd & Gezin in GP practices. Jointly organized referral system improvements including VIP-live digital referral system. Expressed strong satisfaction with POH implementation results.
• Centrum JongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for integrated youth support. Centrum Jong staff are well represented in all local teams and their role is valued. Partner in the Integrale Gezinsaanpak (integrated family approach) alongside Sociaal Wijkteam and Jeugdteam.
• Sociaal WijkteamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social neighborhood teams in Zaanstad. Partner in the Integrale Gezinsaanpak (integrated family approach) and the Intensieve vrijwillige hulp bij (dreigende) onveiligheid project. Joint casuistry discussions, joint intake, and shared care plans.
• Radar AdviesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal consultancy commissioned to provide advice on the best form for collaboration between Jeugdteam and Sociaal Wijkteam regarding complex families. Advice was adopted by the municipality.
• YouzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mental health provider (J-GGZ). Jeugdteam uses their specialist supervision, consultation, and advice. Also collaborated on Triple Threat approach for secondary school students with multiple problems and on divorce support using 'wrap around care' model.
• Bijlink and LevvelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth care organizations collaborated with on developing alternative approaches to problems with children and families. Jointly explored approaches for secondary school students and divorce support.
• Jeugdbescherming Regio Amsterdam (JBRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional child protection organization. Collaboration to develop joint approach for families with (threatened) unsafety. JBRA consultants work alongside Jeugdteam professionals to provide combined support. Also supports families where child protection measure has ended but help is still needed.
• Pact Zaandam-OostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative coalition of 40+ organizations (education, healthcare, housing corporations, cultural organizations, sports clubs, businesses, police, and Jeugdteam) working together for 20 years for equal opportunities, liveability, and safety for 47,000+ residents of Zaandam-Oost. Led by Mayor Jan Hamming. Focus on preventing child poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, educational disadvantages, and criminal involvement.
• Stichting Villa PinedominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing information evenings for (divorced) parents, teaching parents to 'look through the eyes of the child.' Municipality organizes these evenings together with Stichting Villa Pinedo.
• BdB GroepminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal consultancy providing support in developing the stedelijk kwaliteitsmanagementsysteem (municipal quality management system). Facilitated conversations with employees from teams, bedrijfsbureau, and management team to develop the quality photo and quality management framework.
• DignusArbominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational health service provider (arbodienstverlener) engaged since early 2025. A small-scale provider with a dedicated company doctor who visits the location. Provides fixed contact person for occupational health, prevention, absenteeism management, and reintegration support.
• Jeugdstem (Stichting Advies- en Klachtenbureau Jeugdzorg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization for independent client confidants (vertrouwenspersonen) in youth care. Provides independent client confidants for children and parents who want to discuss youth assistance. Also supports clients in formulating and filing complaints. Reachable at 088-5551000.
• Klachtencommissie Maatschappelijke Dienstverlening in Noord- en Zuid-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal complaints commission for clients who are not satisfied with the resolution of their complaint internally. Accessible directly or after internal complaint procedure. Address: p/a A.N.M. Appel (secretary), Krokusstraat 47, 2015 AE Haarlem.
• Associatie WijkteamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of neighborhood teams. Listed as a partner organization. Joint logo displayed on Jeugdteam website indicating formal collaboration.
• Pact Poelenburg PeldersveldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program for the Poelenburg and Peldersveld neighborhoods. Jeugdteam contributed at various levels to development in these neighborhoods. Note: some misalignment in expectations was noted in 2023 regarding staff involvement in project groups.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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