Continuity plan Jeugdhulp Friesland
On behalf of the 18 Frisian municipalities, the City of Leeuwarden held talks with Jeugdhulp Friesland (JHF) and the Jeugdautoriteit (JA) in recent months. Those talks revealed that JHF is in serious financial difficulty. For that reason, on producing a Continuity Plan has recently been intensified.
Why was the continuity plan drawn up?
The Continuity Plan was drawn up to secure care for young people in Friesland. In the plan, we make firm choices about the supply of care and operations at JHF. By making those choices, together we ensure that JHF can continue to exist. JHF is a major provider of youth care in Friesland and this will ensure that young people in our province can continue to get the care they need.
Summary of the Continuity plan
Jeugdhulp Fryslân (JHF) is aiming for high quality care with a narrower portfolio (care offering). JHF will stop providing care at the Boerestreek location (formerly Behandelcentrum Woodbrookers) in Kortehemmen by 1 July 2024 at the latest. JHF will continue to build small-scale residential facilities in which an alternative offering to Jeugdzorg+ is realised. An external director will also be appointed. This director will ensure that an implementation plan, as a follow-up to the Continuity Plan, is prepared and implemented.
JHF needs financial support to avoid liquidity problems. JHF wants to claim a €2.5 million loan from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The remaining €2.5 million will be made available through advance payments by local authorities and internal efficiency measures by JHF.
Implementing the plan will not require additional financial support from local authorities in the short term. Additional financial support may be requested in the future. In that case, the Frisian local authorities will take separate decision on this. For the transitions (including phasing out closed youth care), government funds are still available (SPUK funds). By implementing this plan, we working together for continuity, quality and affordability of youth care in Friesland.
Are you a client of Jeugdhulp Friesland or a referrer?
More information on possible consequences regarding the care offered by Jeugdhulp Friesland can be found on the Jeugdhulp Friesland website. This is also where you can ask your questions.
Why was the continuity plan drawn up?
The Continuity Plan was drawn up to secure care for young people in Friesland. In the plan, we make firm choices about the supply of care and operations at JHF. By making those choices, together we ensure that JHF can continue to exist. JHF is a major provider of youth care in Friesland and this will ensure that young people in our province can continue to get the care they need.
Summary of the Continuity plan
Jeugdhulp Fryslân (JHF) is aiming for high quality care with a narrower portfolio (care offering). JHF will stop providing care at the Boerestreek location (formerly Behandelcentrum Woodbrookers) in Kortehemmen by 1 July 2024 at the latest. JHF will continue to build small-scale residential facilities in which an alternative offering to Jeugdzorg+ is realised. An external director will also be appointed. This director will ensure that an implementation plan, as a follow-up to the Continuity Plan, is prepared and implemented.
JHF needs financial support to avoid liquidity problems. JHF wants to claim a €2.5 million loan from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The remaining €2.5 million will be made available through advance payments by local authorities and internal efficiency measures by JHF.
Implementing the plan will not require additional financial support from local authorities in the short term. Additional financial support may be requested in the future. In that case, the Frisian local authorities will take separate decision on this. For the transitions (including phasing out closed youth care), government funds are still available (SPUK funds). By implementing this plan, we working together for continuity, quality and affordability of youth care in Friesland.
Are you a client of Jeugdhulp Friesland or a referrer?
More information on possible consequences regarding the care offered by Jeugdhulp Friesland can be found on the Jeugdhulp Friesland website. This is also where you can ask your questions.