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AT LEAST 4,791 CHILDREN FROM 2,888 FAMILIES PLACED OUT OF HOME - MOST DID NOT RETURN
"The accumulation of government interventions—first through unjustified recovery demands and subsequently through out-of-home placements—has caused additional suffering for young people. Conversations with these young people have made it clear that the consequences are still felt on a daily basis." This is stated in the parliamentary letter sent to the House of Representatives on September 25, 2026, by State Secretary for Justice and Security Claudia van Bruggen, State Secretary for Benefits Restoration Sandra Palmen, and State Secretary for Long-term Care, Youth and Sport Mirjam Sterk.
The benefits affair creates a traumatized generation
The benefits affair is creating a traumatized generation More help is necessary for all children of allowance parents. Wyzer April 09, 2025 Image: Shutterstock It was suspected, feared and at the end of March by the report of the...
Allowance parents: let scientists see if our children can return home
Duped parents Benefit parents: let scientists see if our children can go back home. Benefit parents are still separated from their children, much to the anger and sadness of those involved. ANP Bart Hoogveld Many parents and...
Experiences with the personal payment arrangement
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Opinion: “As the victim of the benefits affair, why am I not allowed to decide how to build my future?”
Opinion Opinion: “As the victim of the benefits affair, why shouldn't I decide how to build my future?” As a victim of the benefits affair, Simcha van Dijk received a budget from the municipality of Amsterdam that should contribute...
Lost home, burnout and company bankrupt
Research Entrepreneurs, the forgotten group in the benefits affair Lost home, burnout and company bankrupt Secretary Sandra Palmen wants to smooth the recovery operation for allowance parents by using the Laurentien method again...
Did a shortage of money cause the problems of allowance parents? The judge doesn't know, Mariëtte Hamer does
Analysis Allowance affair Did a shortage of money cause the problems of allowance parents? The judge doesn't know, Mariëtte Hamer does State Secretary for Finance Sandra Palmen (left) during a debate in the House of Representatives about the recovery operation...