Opportunity growing up
Every child and young person should have the opportunity to be the best they can be. Sometimes they don't succeed on their own. That's when help is important. That help can come through Impuls, for example, or through extra money or items that are needed.
As a parent/guardian, are you interested in one or more of the facilities listed? If so, contact the provider(s) for more information.
Raising
Youth Work
Youth centers provide a place to discover, explore and get to know others better. We help you discover your potential and develop talents.
Kids and coffee
For (expectant) Parents of and with children from -9 months to 4 years. Parents meet professionals in an approachable way and can share parenting and help questions.
Playroom
For children ages 5-8 who have difficulty playing together, do not listen or follow rules, are insecure, are busy or overactive, are withdrawn.
Parents meetings
Parenting is a learning process and can be challenging for parents. Sharing experiences and seeking support can help deal with these challenges.
YOU!ng
For boys and girls aged 8-16 who want to become more resilient. They learn to take care of themselves physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Learn their qualities and put them to use, discover their own talents.
Not pregnant now
The Now Not Pregnant program supports vulnerable women and men up to age 25 to take charge of their own desire to have children, so that women do not become pregnant unplanned or against their wishes.
Junction Promising Start
The first 1,000 days are crucial for a good start. A child's health before, during and after birth appears to be an important predictor of problems - both physical and mental - later in life.
VoorZorg
VoorZorg focuses on mothers and their (first-born) children (from -9 months to two years), where there are many risk factors.
Solid Parenting
Stevig Ouderschap is aimed at children aged 6 weeks to 2.5 years and their (expectant) parents and focuses on support in parenting
Support@home
For families with children living at home who could use some support for a certain period of time, for whatever reason (parenting question).
Project support parent
Support parent focuses on children of all ages. The child is given a welcoming home and so parents are supported, who can be energized.
Centering Pregnancy
A program that combines medical checkups and all the information surrounding pregnancy, childbirth and the first babyhood. It is a different way of providing obstetric Health, namely to a group of pregnant people instead of the standard individual consultations.
Toddler care at Flow Childcare
Flow childcare works at all branches with early childhood education (VVE). In the VVE program Speelplezier, playing comes first. The language is offered and repeated in a challenging and creative way. In this way, any language and developmental delays are quickly discovered and addressed. Where necessary, Flow deploys specialists such as speech therapists or youth health care or our employees offer children extra guidance.
For families with small grants
Tuition money Parkstad
For parents/caregivers in Beekdaelen, Brunssum, Heerlen, Kerkrade, Landgraaf, Simpelveld or Voerendaal who do not have enough money to allow their child(ren) to participate in school or leisure activities, can count on our support.
Teaching Box Opportunity: "Breaking the Circle of Poverty"
The lesson box Kansrijk of the Positive Minds Foundation is specially designed for group 7 & 8 of the elementary school and the lower secondary school. The box contains books, assignments and discussion cards that help teachers to discuss the topic of poverty in a safe and accessible way in the classroom.
The teaching kit ties in with citizenship, social-emotional development and reading promotion and helps students develop empathy and understanding. Thus, poverty becomes less of a taboo and children learn that everyone can participate, regardless of home situation.
Learning
Summer School
For children aged 6-12 who want to spend the vacations singing, cooking, playing sports, dancing, photographing, meditating, reading and much more. So the motto of Summer School Kerkrade is "Because we are much more beautiful than we think we are" and "Healthy in every way.
Early childhood education (VVE and VVE home)
Early childhood education (VVE) offers young children a fun and stimulating start on their learning journey. In a safe and playful environment, toddlers discover language, math, playing together and new skills together. In this way, any disadvantages are recognized early and addressed naturally.
For parents, VVE means that their child receives additional developmental support, while they themselves receive practical tips and guidance for contributing to their child's growth through play at home as well. With the VVE Home program, parents can connect with what their child learns at preschool. Through fun activities, games and conversation, language development is stimulated and the bond between parent and child is strengthened. In this way, care and home work together for a strong start at elementary school.
The youth doctor at the childcare center discusses with parents whether toddler care could be a good support for their child. From the age of 2, children can attend two half-day sessions per week, and from the age of 2.5, four half-day sessions per week. The municipality of Kerkrade reimburses two of these four half-day sessions; for the remaining two, parents pay a small contribution.
More information through FLOW Child Care's website or by calling FLOW Child Care at 045-542 66 88.
After-school activities
After-school activities at elementary school in Kerkrade vary by location and are usually organized by the school itself or the parents' association. Examples include school-wide events such as the Smuggling Tour or the Kingertsóg at De Steltloper Elementary School, and sports tournaments at other schools.
For more information about after-school offerings, parents should contact the elementary school of their choice directly.
Compulsory education and transfer point
Bureau Leren en Doorstromen Parkstad offers support to children and young people from the age of 5 who could use an extra helping hand in their development, school career or step towards work.
The agency helps prevent students from getting stuck or dropping out of school and works with parents and schools to see what each child needs to learn well. This includes not only school performance, but also motivation, self-confidence and well-being. In this way, every child - from elementary school student to young adult - gets the chance to grow, discover his or her talents and build a solid foundation for a successful future.
Everyone participates
Sjpas
A fun-filled vacation for Kerkrade children ages 4-18. The program consists of fun day trips and activities at various locations in Kerkrade. In school vacations in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Only you determine who you are (AJB)
To provide a structured leisure activity for young people from 12 to 18 years of age from practical education or the basic and framework vocational courses of VMBO. With this we want to ensure a positive development of young people by introducing them to sports.
The AJB program encourages young people to participate in a team sport after school and have a leisure activity with structure. The trainer is a role model for the youth and provides extra guidance and a positive atmosphere in the team. Young people who participate in AJB become part of a sports team and receive extra guidance from trainers. Here they work on social behavior, learn to deal with authority and cooperate better.
Schools consult with the organization on which young people qualify.
Only you determine who you are
Participant Rayvien talks about his experience with AJB: