Via Jeugd

What Via Jeugd does

Via Jeugd is a Netherlands-based nonprofit foundation (Stichting Via Jeugd, KvK 41076982) operating since 2007 that delivers specialized youth care services under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet), primarily serving youth aged 12-18 with severe behavioral problems, often comorbid with psychiatric conditions, mild intellectual disabilities, addiction, or trauma. The organization is headquartered in Cadier en Keer and operates the Via Icarus closed youth care facility (JeugdzorgPlus) with approximately 55-60 treatment places, plus a Kleinschalige Voorziening Justitiële Jeugd (KVJJ Zuid) in Venlo with capacity for 8 justice-involved youth aged 12-23. Its service portfolio spans a full continuum of care: closed placement, ThuisBest (temporary home-based placement), Open Groep, Opname- en observatiegroep, Ambulante behandeling (outpatient), the Handen vol ervaring expert-by-experience program for trafficking victims, and the Via Jeugd Academy offering accredited (SKJ/NIP) training.

The proprietary technology foundation is the WINGS Methodiek (WINst door Geweldloos verzet en het Sociale competentie model), a phased system-oriented treatment approach targeting attachment, self-regulation, and competencies in youth and their families/networks, complemented by the WINGS Methodiek Ambulant outpatient variant. Supporting infrastructure includes electronic client dossiers (ECD), the Caren client portal for client/transparency access, and an IZEO partnership with SO/VSO St. Jozef that integrates special-needs education into treatment from day one. Quality and compliance are anchored by ISO 9001:2015, HKZ, ANBI, CRKBO, and GDPR/AVG certifications.

Via Jeugd operates as a government-funded institution: revenue is overwhelmingly derived from municipal commissioning under the Jeugdwet and from justice-system commissioning for KVJJ placements, with secondary revenue from per-participant fees at the Via Jeugd Academy (€175-€350 per course, VAT-free under CRKBO). Clients are acquired exclusively through official referral pathways — gecertificeerde instellingen, municipalities, Raad voor de Kinderbescherming, and DJI — with the GIK-J and Initiatief Jeugdhulp Zuid-Limburg coalitions structuring regional coordination. Pricing for treatment is not publicly disclosed and is governed by collective labor standards (CAO Jeugdzorg) for staff compensation.

Name

Via Jeugd

Legal name

Stichting Via Jeugd

Website

https://viajeugd.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stichting Via Jeugd is a Netherlands nonprofit (founded 2007) providing specialized JeugdzorgPlus, ambulant, and judicial youth care for youth aged 12-18 with severe behavioral and psychiatric problems in South Limburg, funded by municipalities under the Dutch Youth Act.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Youth Care

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Specialized youth care
• Residential youth treatment
• Juvenile justice services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Youth care training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadier En Keer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Youth Care Services: Via Jeugd is a government-funded healthcare institution operating under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet). Services are commissioned by municipalities and paid through public healthcare funding. Revenue comes from government contracts rather than direct client payments. The organization is an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), a charitable institution status that allows tax-deductible donations.
2. Via Jeugd Academy Training Services: The academy offers accredited training programs to external professionals and organizations. Training fees are charged per participant. Programs include WINGS methodiek, Vlaggensysteem, professional standards, pharmacotherapy, and experiential learning courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Via Jeugd is a specialized youth care provider in South Limburg, Netherlands, delivering treatment and guidance to youth aged 12-18 with severe behavioral problems, often combined with psychiatric conditions, trauma, or mild intellectual disabilities. The organization operates a continuum of care spanning ambulant (home-based) treatment, open group placement, closed residential care (JeugdzorgPlus/Via Icarus), and small-scale judicial youth accommodation (KVJJ Zuid), all grounded in the proprietary WINGS methodology. Services are funded by municipalities under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet), with supplemental revenue from accredited professional training through Via Jeugd Academy.

Product overview

Via Jeugd is a JeugdzorgPlus institution providing specialized youth care services in South Limburg, Netherlands. The organization operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Via Icarus (its closed youth care facility) and extends care through outpatient, home-based, and community services. Core products include JeugdzorgPlus (closed placement), ThuisBest (temporary placement), Open Groep (open group), KVJJ Zuid (small-scale judicial youth facility), Ambulante behandeling (outpatient treatment), Opname- en observatiegroep (admission/observation), and Handen vol ervaring (expert-by-experience services). The WINGS Methodiek is a proprietary treatment methodology applied across programs, while Via Jeugd Academy provides related professional training. Services are delivered in partnership with educational institutions (IZEO) and client portal Caren.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Via Icarus: The residential treatment facility (JeugdzorgPlus) of Via Jeugd located in Cadier en Keer, providing closed youth care for approximately 55-60 youth aged 12-18 years.

Products and services

• Via Icarus (JeugdzorgPlus) Closed youth care facility (JeugdzorgPlus) in Cadier en Keer providing treatment for approximately 55-60 youth aged 12-18 with severe behavioral problems, including those with psychiatric conditions. Requires court-authorized placement under the Dutch Youth Act.
• ThuisBest Temporary placement option for youth within Via Jeugd's facilities, providing a bridge between intensive treatment and returning home. Designed as part of the national movement to reduce closed youth care placements.
• Open Groep Open treatment group for youth who cannot (temporarily) reside in their own network or who take the next step after closed placement. Youth learn to handle more freedoms and responsibilities under guidance from an experienced specialized team.
• Kleinschalige Voorziening Justitiële Jeugd (KVJJ) Zuid Small-scale judicial youth facility in Venlo accommodating 8 youth aged 12-23 who are awaiting trial or in the final phase of detention. Allows them to stay close to home and maintain education, work, and family contact while preparing for societal reintegration.
• Ambulante behandeling Outpatient treatment and guidance delivered from the youth's home or near their residence. Works with the youth and their system to break interaction patterns and strengthen self-reliance. Structured in three phases: stabilization (1-3 months), change (3-12 months), and discharge (1-3 months).
• Opname- en observatiegroep Admission and observation group focused on stabilizing, assessing, and diagnosing youth and their systems, providing warm transitions to treatment groups or alternative care.
• Handen vol ervaring (Ervaringsdeskundigen) Expert-by-experience services where trained individuals who have survived trafficking or abusive relationships support girls aged 12-18 who have experienced similar trauma, using their own recovery experiences to assist others.
• Via Jeugd Academy Training Programs Training and education programs for youth and family professionals, including courses on the WINGS methodology, Basistraining Vlaggensysteem (flag system), Beroepsstandaarden/beroepsethiek en tuchtrecht (Professional Standards), Farmocotherapie (Pharmacotherapy), Vrijheidsbeperkende maatregelen (Restrictive Measures), and Ervaringsleer (Experiential Learning). All programs are NIP and SKJ accredited, and CRKBO certified so training is BTW-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth aged 12-18 with complex behavioral problems treated in South Netherlands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GIK-J (Gesloten en Intensief Klinische Jeugdhulp Zuid-Limburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince July 2022, Via Jeugd collaborates with Mondriaan, Koraal, and Xonar in GIK-J partnership. The goal is to improve care for vulnerable youth, reduce intake, shorten admission duration, and move care closer to youth's home environment. This partnership represents a core strategic alliance in South Limburg youth care.
• Initiatief Jeugdhulp Zuid-LimburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince January 2023, Via Jeugd collaborates with numerous organizations within Initiatief Jeugdhulp Zuid-Limburg to provide youth care in South Limburg. Partner organizations include Mondriaan, Zuyderland GGz, Stichting Radar, LEVANTOgroep, XONAR, Koraal, Youz, Scoor Jeugdhulp, Talent, Lionarons GGZ Jeugd, @PSY-Care, Tobas Jeugdhulp, and others. The initiative aims to provide the best possible youth care for every child and family.
• SO/VSO St. Jozef (IZEO Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVia Jeugd partners with SO/VSO St. Jozef, a special education school, under the IZEO (Integraal Zorg en Onderwijs) initiative. This partnership integrates education and treatment, ensuring youth can continue their education during treatment. All youth at Via Icarus attend school from day one.
• Veilig ThuisminorOthersVia Jeugd works with Veilig Thuis (Safe Home) for reporting domestic violence and child abuse according to the Meldcode protocol.
• JeugdstemminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVia Jeugd works with Jeugdstem, an organization of trusted persons in youth care. Jeugdstem provides independent, confidential support for youth and parents with questions, complaints, or need for guidance in youth care.
• Ministerie van Veiligheid en Justitie / Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen (DJI)minorOthersVia Jeugd's KVJJ operates under the authority of the Ministry of Security and Justice. The Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen (Judicial Institutions Service) oversees juvenile detention institutions.
• Gemeenten (Municipalities)coreOthersVia Jeugd is commissioned by municipalities to provide youth care services under the Dutch Youth Act (Jeugdwet). Municipalities are the primary funders and commissioners of Via Jeugd's services.
• AKJ (Advies- en Klachtenbureau Jeugdzorg)minorOthersAKJ provides independent trusted persons for youth in care. They can assist youth and parents in drafting complaints and provide information about rights in youth care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Direct peers

• Youz: Dutch child and adolescent psychiatry and youth care provider offering residential, ambulant, and specialized treatment programs. Comparable in service scope and target population of youth with psychiatric/behavioral problems.
• Intermetzo: Dutch youth care organization providing JeugdzorgPlus, residential, and ambulant treatment for youth with severe behavioral problems. Comparable operating model and patient population to Via Jeugd.
• Mondriaan: South Limburg-based mental health and youth care provider and GIK-J partner alongside Via Jeugd. Provides comparable JeugdzorgPlus, outpatient, and psychiatric services for youth with severe behavioral problems.
• Levvel: Major Dutch youth care provider operating JeugdzorgPlus, ambulant, and specialized youth services. Closely comparable scale and service mix to Via Jeugd, including home-based treatment and crisis intervention.
• Xonar: Limburg-based youth care provider and GIK-J partner. Directly comparable to Via Jeugd in operating ambulant, open, and closed youth care programs under the Dutch Youth Act.
• Accare: Northern Netherlands child and adolescent psychiatry provider offering residential, clinical, and ambulant services. Comparable to Via Jeugd in clinical model for youth with severe behavioral and psychiatric conditions.
• Horizon Jeugdzorg: Dutch youth care provider offering residential and outpatient treatment for youth with behavioral problems. Operates in similar JeugdzorgPlus and ambulant segments as Via Jeugd.
• Koraal: Major Dutch youth care provider and direct strategic partner of Via Jeugd in the GIK-J (Gesloten en Intensief Klinische Jeugdhulp Zuid-Limburg) collaboration. Operates JeugdzorgPlus, ambulant, and judicial youth care services with comparable populations and referral pathways.

Regional players

• Pactum Jeugdzorg: Dutch youth care organization offering residential and ambulant treatment, primarily in the Brabant/Oost-Brabant region. Comparable operating model but geographically distinct from Via Jeugd's South Limburg focus.

Emerging players

• Zuyderland GGz: South Limburg mental health provider and participant in Initiatief Jeugdhulp Zuid-Limburg. Overlaps with Via Jeugd in youth mental health and serves as a regional partner/competitor in the regional consortium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ViaJeugd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/via-jeugd
• Instagraminstagram.com/wijzijnviajeugd
• Xx.com/ViaJeugd

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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