Ribbon ceremony 2022 - Mr. and Mrs. Huls - Mahr

Presentation of Royal Decoration Member in the Order of Orange Nassau to Mr. H.J.F. and Mrs. A.P. Huls - Mahr by Mayor Petra Dassen

Since 1996, Mr. and Mrs. Huls-Mahr have been caring for 3 children with mental and/or intellectual disabilities.

32 years ago, Mrs. Huls-Mahr met Sven at Op de Bies in Schimmert. At first she went for walks with Sven, then 4 years old. After a while, Mr. and Mrs. Huls-Mahr's home was adapted so that Sven could also stay overnight. 25 years ago they became permanent foster parents and Sven lives permanently with the couple.

They also provided foster care for René. He lived with the couple until the age of 18. After that, several steps were taken toward living in a residential group and independent living.

After René left their home, they received foster care of Germaine. She lived with Mr. and Mrs. Huls from age 4 to 18. Now she has moved on to independence and lives in a residential group. Mr. and Mrs. Huls continue to be the backstop for Germaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Huls-Mahr deserve a ribbon for all their efforts in recent years for their foster children. You carry the responsibility over foster children together, hence this joint application for a Royal Decoration for Mr. and Mrs. Huls-Mahr.