Guardianship and Temporary Placement in International Child Matters in Tilburg
In Tilburg, guardianship offers a temporary solution for authority over children in crisis situations or for asylum seekers, as an alternative to adoption. This is regulated via the Youth Act and international conventions, with retention of parents' biological rights. Local agencies such as the Juridisch Loket Tilburg and Veilig Thuis Midden- en West-Brabant play a crucial role.
Legal Frameworks in Tilburg
- Youth Act arts. 36-41 (guardianship), applied by District Court Oost-Brabant, location 's-Hertogenbosch for Tilburg cases.
- Hague Guardianship Convention 1996.
- Civil Code Book 1, arts. 1:251-257.
- Local Youth Care Tilburg: collaboration with Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) in the region.
Guardianship Procedure in Tilburg
- Appointment of guardians: District Court Oost-Brabant appoints guardians on advice of Child Protection Board Tilburg.
- Temporary placement: Maximum 2 years in foster families or reception in Tilburg, extendable via local youth care.
- Transition to adoption: Possible after extensive screening by Tilburg agencies.
Differences with Adoption
| Aspect | Guardianship | Adoption |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Temporary, under Tilburg supervision | Full and permanent |
| Biological rights | Remain in existence | Terminated |
| Supervision | Local via Youth Care Tilburg | Centrally regulated |
In Tilburg, guardianship is often applied for refugee children from the AZC Gilze-Rijen or Ter Apel overflow. The CA-IKA coordinates with Municipality of Tilburg Youth Care. Costs are lower: €4,000-€12,000, including local subsidies.