What Stichting De Wijkwieg does

Stichting De Wijkwieg is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) based in Genemuiden, Netherlands, operating a residential mother-child shelter facility with 12 rooms distributed across three phases. Founded to provide vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers with temporary professional support during pregnancy and the first year after birth, the organization focuses on preventing unnecessary mother-child separation and fostering secure attachment during the critical first 1000 days of life. Its core offering combines a multidisciplinary in-house care team with comprehensive practical support, including all baby essentials and basic necessities for residents.

The professional zorgteam (care team) comprises a GZ-psycholoog, orthopedagoog, sociotherapeuten, verpleegkundige (nurse), primair verzorgster (primary caregiver), vrijwilligerscoördinatoren (volunteer coordinators), and zorgmanager, supported by approximately 40 volunteer supervisors. Services are delivered through a structured three-phase residential program: mothers begin in Phase 1 with 24/7 supervision and progress toward increasing independence in later phases, with a maximum stay of 6-12 months. The facility operates 365 days per year with continuous staff presence and is reachable via phone, WhatsApp, and a dedicated app for both clients and referring professionals. No technology products or platforms are offered; the offering is fundamentally a physical residential care facility with embedded healthcare delivery.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are provided free to clients. Revenue derives from two streams — government funding through the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) channeled via the Zorgcoöperatie Klaver4You partnership, and tax-deductible donations and corporate sponsorship enabled by the foundation's ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status. Clients are referred through institutional channels including Sociale Wijkteams, Voogdijinstellingen, CJG's, and medical specialists, as well as direct self-referrals from pregnant women or new mothers via online application forms. The organization holds SKJ and BIG professional registrations and operates under AGB-code 98104929.

Name

Stichting De Wijkwieg

Legal name

Stichting De Wijkwieg

Website

https://wijkwieg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting De Wijkwieg is a Dutch non-profit operating a 12-room residential mother-child shelter in Genemuiden, Netherlands. It provides 24/7 professional care and support for vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers during pregnancy and the first year postpartum, funded through Jeugdwet and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternal and Child Residential Care

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Maternal residential care
• Mother-child shelter
• Youth social services
• Pregnancy support
• Infant attachment care

Headquarters

HQ city

Genemuiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Jeugdwet): Care services are funded through the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) via the Zorgcoöperatie Klaver4You. This government funding covers the cost of stay and intensive care for mothers and children.
2. Donations and Sponsoring: Individual donations and corporate sponsorship provide additional funding for activities, outings, and basic supplies for mothers and babies. The organization has ANBI status making donations tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stichting De Wijkwieg operates a 24/7 residential mother-child shelter in Genemuiden providing temporary housing, professional care, and structured guidance for vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers with babies up to age two. The three-phase program progresses from 24/7 supervised care to increasing independence, supported by an in-house multidisciplinary professional care team (GZ-psychologist, orthopedagogue, sociotherapists, nurse) and approximately 40 volunteer supervisors, with all baby essentials provided free of charge. Services are delivered free to clients and funded through the Dutch Jeugdwet via Zorgcoöperatie Klaver4You plus donations and sponsorship.

Product overview

Stichting De Wijkwieg is a unique mother-child shelter facility operating as a single unified service offering rather than a modular product platform. The core offering is residential mother-child care with 12 rooms distributed across three phases, providing comprehensive support from pregnancy through the first year of the child's life. The organization combines a professional care team (GZ-psycholoog, orthopedagoog, sociotherapeuten, verpleegkundige) with practical support services including baby supplies and basic necessities. Intake is facilitated through two online registration forms (one for mothers/self-referrals and one for professional referrers). The three-phase program guides mothers from 24/7 supervised care in phase 1 toward increasing independence while maintaining professional support throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moeder-Kindopvang (Mother-Child Shelter) A 24/7 residential care facility in Genemuiden providing temporary housing and comprehensive support for pregnant women and mothers with their babies (up to 2 years), aimed at giving vulnerable infants a promising start in life and preventing unnecessary separation of mother and child.
• Professioneel Zorgteam (Professional Care Services) An in-house registered professional care team consisting of GZ-psycholoog, orthopedagoog, sociotherapeuten, verpleegkundige, and zorgmanager delivering registered healthcare services to mothers and children during their stay.
• Fasebegeleiding (Phase-Based Guidance) A structured three-phase residential program in which mothers begin in Phase 1 with 24/7 supervision and progress toward greater independence, while continuing to receive professional support throughout.
• Baby Basispakket (Baby Basic Package) Comprehensive provision of all essential baby supplies, diapers, care products, and basic necessities for mothers and infants throughout their stay at the facility, funded through donations and sponsorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 mother-child rooms across three phases, with phase-based progression toward independence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• OK GenemuidenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023OK Genemuiden organized a fundraising cycling challenge (Col du Tourmalet, 16km) in June 2023 to raise money for Stichting De Wijkwieg's work.
• Klaver4You (Zorgcoöperatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting De Wijkwieg is affiliated with the Zorgcoöperatie van Klaver4You, a collaboration between various care providers in a broad area around Zwolle. Care services are financed through the Jeugdwet (Youth Act). This partnership enables government funding for residential youth healthcare services.
• CBKZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting De Wijkwieg is affiliated with CBKZ. Clients can contact the confidential advisor (vertrouwenspersoon) through [email protected]. CBKZ provides the trusted person function for client protection.
• Kraamzorg ZorgzaammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed team of maternity care providers (kraamzorg) that are engaged for primary medical care of mothers and newborns at De Wijkwieg.
• Femm VerloskundigenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFixed team of midwives providing obstetric care for pregnant women staying at De Wijkwieg throughout their pregnancy and delivery.
• Huisartsenpraktijk De SteenpoortmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral practitioner practice providing primary medical care for clients of De Wijkwieg.
• GGD Zwartewaterland (CJG, consultatiebureau)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal health service providing youth healthcare services through the Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG)/consultatiebureau for child health monitoring and developmental support.
• Isala Klinieken ZwollemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital in Zwolle providing specialized medical care and delivery services for high-risk pregnancies and births at De Wijkwieg clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Siriz: Siriz is a Dutch nonprofit organization supporting women with unplanned pregnancies and maternal needs. It is directly comparable to De Wijkwieg as a maternal/child support nonprofit in the Netherlands addressing pregnancy and early motherhood challenges.

Others

• Stichting Kinderpostzegels: Kinderpostzegels is a Dutch children's charity funding programs for vulnerable children in the Netherlands and abroad. It is thematically related to De Wijkwieg's mission of supporting vulnerable children but functions as a grantmaker rather than a direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Timon: Timon is a Dutch youth care organization offering residential and community support for vulnerable children, young people, and families. It is comparable as a fellow Jeugdwet-funded Dutch nonprofit operating residential care for vulnerable youth and families.
• Stichting Kenter Jeugdhulp: Kenter Jeugdhulp is a Dutch youth care provider offering residential and family-focused support services. It is comparable to De Wijkwieg as a Dutch Jeugdwet-contracted provider of family/youth residential and outpatient care.
• Stichting Juzt: Juzt is a Dutch youth care organization providing residential and outpatient services to vulnerable children and families. It is comparable as a fellow Dutch Jeugdwet-funded nonprofit serving vulnerable families with residential care offerings.
• Stichting Kwintes: Kwintes is a major Dutch care organization providing support to people with psychiatric or social vulnerabilities, including families. It overlaps with De Wijkwieg in providing Jeugdwet-funded residential and community care, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Stichting het Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): The Salvation Army Netherlands is a large Dutch social services nonprofit providing shelter and care to vulnerable populations including families. It is comparable as a fellow Dutch nonprofit providing residential care under Jeugdwet/social services frameworks, but at much broader scale and scope.
• Stichting Intermetzo: Intermetzo is a Dutch organization providing youth care, education, and residential support to vulnerable children and families. It is comparable to De Wijkwieg as a Dutch Jeugdwet-funded provider of residential care for vulnerable young people and families.

Emerging players

• Nurse-Family Partnership: Nurse-Family Partnership is a US-based nonprofit that pairs vulnerable first-time mothers with nurse home visitors to support pregnancy and early childhood. It is comparable as a mission-aligned maternal/early-childhood support organization, but operates via home visiting rather than residential shelter.

Regional players

• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG): CJG is a network of Dutch municipal centers providing preventive youth healthcare and family support services. It is comparable as a Dutch provider of family/youth services and a key referral source, but operates municipality-wide rather than as a single shelter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

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