An information strategy for youth care in the Netherlands

Abstract

This article is only available in DutchThe overhaul of the youth care system and the broader social domain is an occasion to revise the information management in this field. Using a case we demonstrate how five solutions with nationwide scope would make a world of difference in the practice of youth care. These facilities are in order of importance: (1) a complete custody register, (2) a reference index for care, (3) an early warning system, (4) a social map and (5) an information system for the families themselves.