New youth care home in Wouw offers safe haven for vulnerable young people
A new small-scale youth care facility in Wouw will provide temporary housing and support for ten young people aged 12-23 who cannot live at home. The initiative focuses on stability, community integration, and a normal living environment to help them rebuild their lives.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Greeflaan 81, Wouw |
| Number of residents | 10 young people |
| Age range | 12 to 23 years old |
| Support available | 24-hour guidance |
| Organizers | Stichting Inzet Voor Zorg, Alwel, Municipality of Roosendaal |
| Focus | Label-free care, community integration |
| Information evening | Planned for neighbors |
The municipality of Roosendaal, in collaboration with housing corporation Alwel and Stichting Inzet Voor Zorg, plays a key role in providing social support and housing solutions for vulnerable groups. This initiative reflects their commitment to ensuring safe living conditions and developmental opportunities for young people in need.
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A safe living place in Wouw for young people
Stichting Inzet Voor Zorg, housing corporation Alwel and the municipality of Roosendaal are preparing the opening of a small-scale youth care facility at Greeflaan 81 in Wouw. Here, ten young people aged 12 to 23 will live temporarily when they cannot stay at home. These are young people for whom life has become complicated and who therefore need extra care, attention, and a safe place.
Sometimes, things don’t go well at home. That can happen to anyone. For young people, it is crucial that they have a place where peace, structure, and close guidance are a matter of course. A place that feels as normal as possible, like a real home. Because in an ordinary living environment, young people get the chance to calm down and look ahead again. Additionally, they can look beyond age limits and restrictions that many young people face in youth care institutions.
Building a stable future
At the location on Greeflaan, a small group of young people will live and receive intensive support in daily life. This includes structuring their day, pursuing education or work, developing practical skills, and building a stable future. There is 24-hour guidance available. Clear agreements will be made about living in the neighborhood, and there will always be a point of contact for residents. The approach is label-free: the focus is not on the problem but on what a young person needs to move forward.
The importance of a good relationship with the neighborhood
Young people thrive best when they can be part of ordinary life. That’s why Stichting Inzet Voor Zorg works closely with schools, (sports) clubs, and other local partners. Young people are encouraged to participate in club life, the neighborhood, and to build connections and find their place in society. This offers perspective and increases the chance of a positive future.
Engaging with the community
All parties consider it important to inform residents in a timely and open manner. Neighbors will receive a personal invitation to an information evening where the plans and the new residents will be explained. Of course, there will be room to ask questions and share points of attention.
Councilor René van Ginderen: “Every young person has the right to a safe place to live and develop, even if that is not possible at home temporarily. With this living facility, we consciously choose care, proximity, and participation in normal life. This gives young people a chance to get their lives back on track in an environment that is human, warm, and involved.”
This sentiment is echoed by Rob van Son, branch manager at Alwel: “As a housing corporation, we believe it is important that everyone has a safe place to live. It’s great that we can use this building for a social contribution. We believe that young people will find the peace and rhythm they need to move forward here.”
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