Assistance for young people

What is social assistance for young people?

Are you applying for social assistance benefits and are you younger than 27? Then you are required to first see if you can follow a course of study or find work. You will be given four weeks to do so. After that search period, you can officially submit your application. The municipality will decide on the application.

Are you younger than 27 and do you live with someone who is 27 or older? Then you can apply for the benefit immediately. You must spend 4 weeks looking for work or training yourself.

How does it work?

Once you have applied for social assistance, you must first spend four weeks looking for training or work. After this search period, you can apply for your benefits on a permanent basis. You can apply for social assistance at Werkzaak Rivierenland.

When submitting your application, you must provide proof of your job search. Werkzaak Rivierenland will inform you about the proof you need to provide. If your proof is sufficient, you will be entitled to benefits, including for the period of your job search, provided you meet all the conditions for social assistance benefits.

Please note

Separate, lower social assistance standards apply to young people aged 18 to 21, known as the "youth standards." The amount of social assistance for young people up to the age of 21 is based on the parental maintenance obligation.

There are no separate, different social assistance standards for young people aged 21 to 27.
Are there more adults living in your home? Then the social assistance will be adjusted accordingly.
Have you just stopped a course of study for which you received student finance or another contribution towards your study costs? Then you may sometimes receive less than the statutory basic amount on a temporary basis.

What you need to do

Are you between 18 and 27 years old and would you like to apply for social assistance benefits? Then you must first register for social assistance via Werkzaak Rivierenland.

Additional information

Information and advice

For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal.

Apply for assistance

You can apply for assistance at Werkzaak Rivierenland.

You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to PO Box 321, 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.

How can I get help with money problems?

Many people feel guilty or ashamed when they cannot pay their bills (on time) or are in debt. But did you know that this is much more common than you might think? Anyone can find themselves in financial difficulty. Setbacks such as unemployment, illness, or divorce can cause people to get into trouble.

Are you worried about your financial situation? Having trouble paying all your bills on time? The first step is to seek help. For example, you can contact the organization that sent you the bill. Perhaps you can arrange a payment plan.

For information and questions about financial matters and debts, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal. For help with managing your finances, you can also contact the Sociom welfare organization.

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