Living group: Oostzijde

In living group Oostzijde, children between the ages of 2.5 and 7 are cared for. Each child has his or her own bedroom. There is also a playroom, living room with adjoining kitchen, administrative area and bathroom. The living group contains a group of about eight children and five educators. Parents may visit to eat, play or do other fun activities with their child. In such a way, the bond between child and parent can be rebuilt. This under the supervision of an educator, but with necessary privacy.

Daily schedule

Between 6.45 and 9 o' clock: breakfast + taking the bus to school
Around 4 o' clock: the children return from school
Snack time
Playing in the big play area
Dinner time
Free time: in de living area (watching TV or playing games)
Washing + brushing teeth
Bedtime

Who lives there?

Children between the ages of 2.5 and 7. In addition to children, there are also educators who occasionally stay at Bethany. In this way, a confidential relationship is established with the children and one can work optimally.

The children are Dutch-speaking. This usually occurs in such a young age group. At the moment there are eight children in the living group Oostzijde.

five boys
three girls

The age of the children:

One child is 8 years old
Two children are 7 years
Three children are 6 years old
Two children are 5 years old

Who works there?

Educators
Interns
Volunteers
Cleaning crew

*For each living group there are 4 to 5 educators. In the living group Oostzijde there are:

Two full-time
Three 4/5th
one trainee

What are their functions?

Educators' duties include making food, going to the supermarket for food supplies, cleaning up everything, entertaining children before and after school, ect.

Who visits?

The main visitors are parents. Not only the children are helped, the parents are also helped in the process of coping with individual traumas/problems. In this way, the bond between child and parent is rebuilt and strengthened. In some situations, foster parents are involved. Together they look for the best solution for the child.

When do they visit?

Children who are admitted to the residency are often children from families of lower social class. Visiting hours vary by child. Some parents come to visit their child during the day. Parents who are at work during the day are more likely to visit in the evening. Some children visit their grandparents on Wednesday afternoon. Sisters or brothers also visit. Days are then specifically chosen to play with their brother/sister and rebuild their bond.