Every child should have
the chance to participate

What does the Jeugddeelnamefonds do?

The Jeugddeelnamefonds (Youth Participation Fund, or JDFA) helps cover the costs of cultural and sports activities for children aged 4 to 18 from families with limited means. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to develop their interests and talents, make new friends, and stay active and healthy. Curious if your child is eligible for a contribution?

Register your child
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Patrick

“Thanks to the JDFA, my daughter can attend ballet classes. She comes home delighted every week!”

Nala

“What a relief! The JDFA has enabled my son to take swimming lessons and soon he’ll be going for his A diploma.”

Rahim

“Thanks to the JDFA, my son is learning to play the guitar. He can put all his creativity into it.”

Sabrina

“Without the JDFA, we would never have been able to afford the fees for three children in hockey.”

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Want to register your child with a participating club, association or cultural institution?

Contact a teacher at school, the Serviceplein of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, Participe, Tomindebuurt, a local contact person, or a sports neighbourhood worker. They can submit an application to the JDFA on your behalf. Parents or clubs cannot do this themselves. Don’t know who to contact? Send us an email and we’ll be happy to assist.

This is how the JDFA works

Step 1: Contact an intermediary

For example, a teacher at school, the Serviceplein of the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, Participe, Tomindebuurt, a neighbourhood contact person, or a sports neighbourhood worker.

Step 2: Application

Let them know which cultural or sports activity your child would like to do. They will then submit an application to the JDFA on your behalf. You cannot do this yourself.

Step 3: Assessment

A JDFA consultant will review the application. If approved, they will inform the relevant club of your child’s name.

Step 4: Register your child

All you need to do now is register your child. We will pay the contribution directly to the participating club, association or cultural institution.