Everything for parents with young children living in the Netherlands: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in the southern provinces of Holland.

Information on the Dutch marriage process for foreigners wanting to marry and have their wedding in the Netherlands. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Holland South. Who to contact and what to expect from the Dutch system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

Information on the Dutch residency permit: who needs it (EU and non-EU citizens) where and how to make the application and documents required.

Dutch law allows same-sex couples the same marriage, legal, and inheritance rights as those afforded to couples in traditional union. Other official partnerships include Registered Partnerships and Cohabitation Contracts.

Information on the laws of the Netherlands which bans of smoking in public places in the country: schools, public transport, hospitals, administrative buildings, office buildings, hotels and restaurants. Find out more.

In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in the Netherlands.