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Youth Act in Delft: Tasks and Rules of the Municipality of Delft

How does the Municipality of Delft implement the Youth Act? Tasks, rights and support for Delft youth with parenting and mental health issues. (112 characters)

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The Youth Act and the Role of the Municipality of Delft

The Youth Act organizes youth care in the Netherlands and designates municipalities as the primary responsible parties. Since 2015, the Municipality of Delft has been required to provide support to children and young people up to age 18 (sometimes up to 23) facing issues such as parenting challenges or mental health problems. This article explains how Delft implements the Youth Act, including local tasks, residents' rights, and practical examples from the region.

What is the Youth Act?

The Youth Act, effective from 1 January 2015, integrates youth care, protection, and criminal justice measures, replacing older regulations such as the Youth Care Act. The aim is to provide accessible, locally coordinated support, with the municipality acting as the lead coordinator. In Delft, the Municipality of Delft coordinates a range of services from prevention to intensive guidance, including support through education or local sports clubs to promote optimal child development.

At its core is the principle of 'one family, one plan, one lead': all parties collaborate under municipal oversight. For Delft residents, this means simpler access to help without navigating multiple agencies.

Legal Basis of the Youth Act

The Youth Act, in Book 1 of the statutes, specifies the municipality's role. Key articles include:

  • Article 2.1: The Municipality of Delft must arrange all youth care services for young people.
  • Article 2.2: Access to support via an application to the municipality, which draws up an arrangement with appropriate measures.
  • Article 2.8: Funding provided by the central government to the Municipality of Delft, which procures and delivers care.
  • Article 3.1: Youth protection in cases of unsafety, with interventions such as a supervision order by the District Court of The Hague.

These provisions require Delft to provide proactive care, inspired by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The municipality reports annually to the central government for transparency. For questions, contact the Legal Aid Office Delft.

Tasks of the Municipality of Delft under the Youth Act

The Municipality of Delft fully manages youth care as financier, coordinator, and provider. Key responsibilities:

  1. Prevention and early intervention: Investments in Delft programs such as parenting workshops via child health clinics or school support.
  2. Access to support: Assessment through the municipality's local youth care access point, followed by a plan and assigned helper.
  3. Procuring care: Contracts with regional providers such as therapists or foster care in Delft and surrounding areas.
  4. Youth protection: In crises like abuse, involvement of the Child Care and Protection Board under the District Court of The Hague.
  5. Youth probation: Guidance for Delft youth in the justice system to prevent reoffending.

Delft implements the Act with a focus on local networks, often in collaboration with TU Delft student projects or neighborhood teams.

Rights and Obligations under the Youth Act in Delft

Delft parents and young people have specific rights and obligations.

Rights

  • Appropriate, free support without harmful waiting times, tailored to needs.
  • Privacy protection (Article 7.1 Youth Act).
  • Input on arrangements and right to object to decisions.
  • Review by the District Court of The Hague for coercive measures such as out-of-home placement.

Obligations

  • Active participation in support, in the child's best interest.
  • Report unsafety to the Municipality of Delft or Safe at Home.
  • Possible own contribution for non-medical care, depending on income.

In case of shortcomings: complain to the municipality or the Children's Ombudsman. Advice via the Legal Aid Office Delft.

Practical Examples of the Youth Act in Delft

A Delft family notices anxiety in their 14-year-old due to school bullying. They report it to the youth care access point of the Municipality of Delft. After intake, an arrangement follows: therapy with a local psychologist and school support. Costs covered by the municipal budget.

In a Delft neighborhood, a GP identifies parenting issues with a single parent. The municipality initiates a voluntary parenting program using prevention funds. If escalation occurs, the District Court of The Hague intervenes with protection measures.

Veelgestelde vragen

Wat is mijn retourrecht?

Bij online aankopen heb je 14 dagen retourrecht zonder opgaaf van reden, tenzij de wettelijke uitzonderingen gelden.

Hoe lang geldt de wettelijke garantie?

Goederen moeten minimaal 2 jaar meewerken. Defecten die binnen 6 maanden ontstaan worden verondersteld al aanwezig te zijn.

Kan ik rente eisen over schulden?

Ja, je kunt wettelijke rente eisen (momenteel ongeveer 8% per jaar) over het openstaande bedrag.

Wat kan ik doen tegen oneerlijke handelspraktijken?

Je kunt klacht indienen bij de consumentenbond, de overheid of naar de rechter gaan.

Wat is een kredietovereenkomst?

Een kredietovereenkomst regelt hoe je geld leent, wat de rente is, en hoe je dit terugbetaalt.