Hundreds of Unmanageable Youth in Holiday Parks, High Costs for Municipalities

Dutch municipalities are facing significant costs due to hundreds of young people deemed ‘unmanageable’ with no placement in youth care. An investigation by Zembla revealed that these youth are temporarily housed in campsites and holiday parks, requiring 24/7 supervision and costing up to €1 million per child annually. This situation highlights a critical gap in youth care services and the resulting financial burden on local governments, exacerbated by the planned closure of residential youth care facilities.

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