INCLU-ZIE

INCLU-ZIE focuses on developing a strong research group dedicated to inclusive approaches to the raising and support of children and young people.

Centre of Expertise Governance of Urban Transitions

Mensen op fiets

INCLU-ZIE is a research consortium in which the Transforming Youth Care research group actively collaborates with four other research groups focusing on children and young people, each from a different perspective. These are the Youth and Client Perspective in Support and Care research groups at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, the Youth research group at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, and the Residential Youth Care research group at Leiden University of Applied Sciences. 

Project Background

INCLU-ZIE aims to further develop a strong research group in the field of inclusive approaches to raising and supporting children and young people. By combining knowledge and expertise from several universities of applied sciences, the consortium works to strengthen inclusive research methods, contribute to the societal debate and improve the knowledge infrastructure surrounding youth and families.

Objective

To develop a strong research group that advances knowledge, methods and professional practice in the field of inclusive approaches to raising and supporting children and young people.

Work Packages

INCLU-ZIE works towards its objectives through four work packages:

  • Strengthening the use and application of inclusive research methods and developing outcome indicators for inclusive child development and parenting for national and municipal policy.
  • Creating an impact on the societal debate about norms surrounding growing up and parenting in a complex society.
  • Professional development of INCLU-ZIE researchers and the education of current and future professionals.
  • Strengthening the internal and external knowledge infrastructure.

Current Focus

The Youth Care in Transformation research group has a leading role in the first and fourth work packages. In 2025, the primary focus is on the first work package. The team is developing a handbook on inclusive research methods for youth and families, as well as a tool for visualising and discussing the outcomes of municipal policies. Both will be completed in 2026.

Results

The project is developing a handbook on inclusive research methods for youth and families and a tool for visualising and discussing the outcomes of municipal policies. Both are expected to be completed in 2026.

Duration

2023 – 2030

Team

  • Rob Gilsing
  • Cora Bartelink-Koelewijn
  • Suzanne Rutz
  • Anne Steenbakkers
  • Barbera Voskuil
  • Marije van der Hulst
  • Marion van de Sande
  • Wouter Reith
  • Fenne van Doorn

Collaboration

For this project, The Hague University of Applied Sciences collaborates with:

Funding

The project is funded by a grant from Regieorgaan SIA through the SPRONG programme.

Contact

Rob Gilsing