Youth assistance

What is it?

Are you unemployed and between the ages of 18 and 27? You may be eligible for Social assistance benefit. Social assistance benefit help you pay for essential expenses (such as health insurance, rent, food, and drink).

The intention is that you find and keep a job and/or enroll in a training program and complete it with a diploma. If you still have insufficient income, the municipality will supplement it. Your income will then be equal to a Social assistance benefit.
 

Requirements

The main Requirements of the Social assistance benefit for young people are:

  • You are between 18 and 27 years old. If you are older than 27, go to the pageSocial assistance, benefits.
  • You first registered as a job seeker on werk.nl.
  • You are a Dutch citizen or equivalent.
  • You will not receive student financial aid.
  • You (and/or your partner) have no assets or assets that are less than the maximum amount.
  • You (and/or your partner) are not eligible for any other benefits, such as unemployment benefits or disability benefits.

Request

If you wish to apply for benefits, please contact the Leudal municipality, Social Domain Implementation Department, by calling (0475) 85 90 00.

We will then contact you and schedule an appointment for an intake interview within five business days. During the intake interview, we will discuss your situation and explain what you need to do.

The intake interview

The intake interview is with your income case manager and your youth case manager. What will the interview cover?

  • The income case manager will ask you questions about your living situation and financial circumstances, among other things, and will investigate whether you are entitled to Social assistance benefit
  • The youth client manager will also talk to you about your situation and opportunities for work, education, or other activities. Together, you will draw up an action plan.
  • During the interviews, the rights and obligations associated with the benefit will also be discussed with you.
  • Do you have any questions? Then you can ask them too.
  • Are you not eligible for benefits? We will work with you to find a solution. Perhaps we can help you find work or training. Or put you in touch with another organization that can help you.

Search period of 4 weeks

  • There may be a four-week search period during which you must first look for work or training. If you are unable to find work or training, you will have another interview after the search period and we will help you further with your application.
  • Are you coming from special secondary education (vso) or practical education (pro)? Then you will receive an invitation for an interview and you can apply immediately.
  • Are you unable to start work immediately for medical reasons? Do you need assistance or are there other issues? In that case, you can also submit an application immediately.

Applying for benefits can be complicated. If necessary, we will guide you through the process step by step. We will also help you find work that suits you. How we help you depends on your personal situation.

Identification

Bring your valid passport or valid ID with you to the appointment. A valid Dutch or European driver's license is also acceptable.
 

Can I get help filling out forms?

You can get help filling in the form at 't Vraagpunt. 't Vraagpunt is a collaboration between the municipality of Leudal and welfare organization Synthese. 't Vraagpunt can be reached on working days viavraagpunt@synthese.nlor by telephone on0475-74 51 38.

Additional information

More information can be found at:

How long does it take?

You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you Social assistance benefit the Social assistance benefit .

Advance

If your application is complete, you will receive an advance payment from the municipality within four weeks. You will continue to receive the advance payment until the municipality has made a decision about your entitlement to social assistance.

Objecting

If you disagree with the municipality's decision, you can lodge an objection within six weeks of receiving the decision.