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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.
Parents lost children due to the benefits scandal, and that was preventable
Parents lost children due to the benefits scandal, and that was preventable By Priscilla Slomp Mar 27, 2025 at 11:00 Update: 5 days ago 886 contributions The benefits scandal played a major role in the eviction of...
This foundation pays all of Joëlle's debts: 'Space for 1000 people a year'
https://www.hartvannederland.nl/het-beste-van-hart/persoonlijke-verhalen/artikelen/schulden-kwijt-dankzij-stichting-nieuw-vaarwater Personal stories Mar 26, 2025, 22:25 No income for a few months, and accounts piled up...
Parliamentary letter: Council of State ruling on decision periods
Parliamentary letter | Council of State ruling on decision deadlines | Parliamentary paper | 26-03-2025 Secretary of State Palmen (Recovery and Allowances) informs the House of Representatives about a ruling by the Council of State of 26 March 2025 on decision periods in...
Correspondence with the Ministry of Finance shows how fierce the fight over the “Laurentian method” was.
The rule of law How fierce the fight over the “Laurentian method” was is evident from correspondence with the Ministry of Finance March 27 · Analysis · 20 min reading time The Foundation (Equal) worthy Recovery helps recognized victims of the...
Allowance lawyers discontinue consultations with Recovery of Allowances
© ANP/ANP Allogenadvocaten discontinue consultations with Recovery of Allowances The Working Group on Allowances Advocates withdraws from the monthly work meeting with the Implementation Organization for the Recovery of Allowances (UHT). The news that the tax authorities...
Benefits affair shows: Child care is careless when it comes to moving children out of the home
https://archive.is/o/1ayyq/https://www.ad.nl/enschede/toeslagenaffaire-leert-jeugdzorg-is-onzorgvuldig-bij-uit-huis-plaatsen-van-kinderen~ac9d9571/229753542/ Allowance affair teaches: Childcare is careless when it comes to removing...