WILLEMSTAD - Kinderoorden Brakkeput, a residential care center for boys with complex issues, may be facing closure. This news has been confirmed by sources close to the process, although the management of both Kinderoorden Brakkeput and the acquiring organization, Fundashon Guia, Eduká i Forma (FGEF), have declined to share details.
Kinderoorden Brakkeput provides intensive guidance and treatment for boys aged six to eighteen who struggle with a combination of developmental delays and behavioral problems. The facility has a capacity for 52 young people and includes special provisions for critical situations. The goal of the care is to help these young individuals reach a point where they can function independently in society.
According to insiders, this closure aligns with the government’s policy to cluster similar care institutions. This aims to lead to more efficient management and lower costs. FGEF, which is also responsible for Huize St. Jozef, Kas Bruder Pius, and Huize Rose Pelletier, will take over the tasks and guidance. These institutions focus on young children with social and mental issues, girls in unsafe home situations, and temporary care for teenage mothers in crisis.
While the management of Kinderoorden Brakkeput is still in discussions with the involved parties, union representatives assure that all staff members will be entitled to compensation and that they will be reassigned to FGEF where possible.
The acquisition plans by FGEF and the potential closure of Kinderoorden Brakkeput are in line with the broader objectives of the government to restructure care organizations and reduce costs. Both organizations are funded by the government, and the merger is expected to contribute to a more streamlined care landscape.