I have money worries as a parent and this affects my child

Money worries can cause a lot of stress, both for you as a parent and for your children. It is important to know that money worries can also have an effect on your child's well-being. If you find that your child is suffering from the stresses of these worries or is missing out on opportunities as a result, there are ways to find support.

What can you do?

Info Clinic

Do you feel like you are stuck because of money worries? Can't get your children to play sports at a club, do something fun or are you struggling with daily expenses for your children? The information hour is every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday morning from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at City Hall. You can get help with:

Filling out forms
Calling agencies
Writing letters

Together you will explore options and solutions that will positively impact your money worries and your child. You are not alone.

Support in Houten

Via de flyer ‘geldzorgen’ kun je ook zien waar je in Houten terecht kunt voor hulp bij geldzorgen en de gevolgen hiervan voor je kind.

Thoughts, feelings and health

If you notice that your child is worried by tensions at home around money worries, check out the topic Thoughts, Feelings and Health, under the topic "My child suffers from tensions at home. There you will find tips and information that can help.

Page 'Tensions at home'

What do we do?

Do money worries persist and your children continue to experience hardship? Together we can look at the situation and see what professional help can support money worries in the family. We also regularly offer the group Piep zei de muis, in which children playfully learn about difficult (home) situations.

PIEP said the mouse - group training