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Family & Child Care

FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORTBuilding StrongFamilies , Brighter Futures

Nurturing families, protecting childhoods, and building foundations for healthy futures across the Netherlands

At Bouman Stichting, we believe that supporting families is the most effective way to break cycles of poverty and create lasting positive change. Our Family & Child Care programs provide comprehensive, culturally-sensitive support designed to strengthen family bonds, ensure child wellbeing, and equip parents with the tools they need to thrive. In a world where family stress can quickly escalate to crisis, we offer preventative support, early intervention, and specialized care for those facing complex challenges.

Serving over 2,500 families annually across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague, our programs address the multifaceted needs of modern families navigating economic hardship, social isolation, mental health challenges, or cultural transitions. We take a holistic approach that recognizes each family’s unique strengths while providing targeted support in areas like parenting skills, child development, household management, and crisis intervention.

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Our Core Family
Programs

Through targeted, evidence-based interventions, our Family & Child Care programs meet families where they are—whether they need short-term crisis support or long-term developmental guidance. Each program combines practical assistance with emotional support, creating sustainable improvements in family functioning and child wellbeing.
Early Childhood & Parenting Support

Early Childhood & Parenting Support

Comprehensive support for families with children ages 0-5, focusing on child development, positive parenting, and early intervention for developmental concerns.

* Parent-child playgroups in 12 neighborhoods
* Developmental screening and referrals
* Positive parenting workshops in 8 languages

Family Counseling & Therapy

Family Counseling & Therapy

Professional therapeutic support for families navigating conflict, trauma, loss, or adjustment challenges, with culturally-competent counselors and multiple modality options.

*  Individual, couple, and family therapy
*  Trauma-informed care for refugee families
*  Support groups for specific challenges

After-School & Youth Development

After-School & Youth Development

Safe, enriching environments for school-age children and teenagers, offering academic support, recreational activities, and social-emotional learning opportunities.

* Homework assistance and tutoring
* STEM, arts, and sports programming
* Leadership development for teens

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Family Resource
Centers

Our 6 Family Resource Centers serve as community hubs where families can access multiple support services under one roof. Each center features play areas for children, private counseling rooms, community kitchens for cooking classes, and resource libraries with multilingual materials on parenting and child development.

  • Drop-In Support: No-appointment consultations with family support workers
  • Parenting Library: Books, DVDs, and resources in 12 languages
  • Cooking & Nutrition Classes: Family-friendly meal preparation on a budget
  • Legal & Benefits Clinic: Monthly sessions with legal and social service experts

 

 

Family Resource Centers
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Established in 1987 by Gerrit and Anna Bouman, who witnessed firsthand the growing gap between wealth and poverty in their Amsterdam neighborhood.
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Established in 1987 by Gerrit and Anna Bouman, who witnessed firsthand the growing gap between wealth and poverty in their Amsterdam neighborhood.
OUR LOCATIONSWhere to find us?
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Get in touch with us through our social platforms.

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Copyright by Bouman Stichting NGO. All rights reserved.