The Municipality of Voorschoten Extends the Term of the Emergency Shelter

At the request of the COA, the municipality of Voorschoten is extending the term of the emergency shelter at the Van der Valk De Gouden Leeuw hotel until December 1, 2023.

The COA states that the pressure on refugee reception remains at an unprecedented high level, and that securing sufficient reception capacity is extremely complex. The closure of temporary reception centers, combined with an increased influx and delayed outflow of refugees, poses major challenges for the COA. The COA has indicated that the emergency reception center at the Van der Valk Hotel in Voorschoten is a crucial link in the reception process. For these reasons, the COA has requested that the municipal executive extend the emergency reception center in Voorschoten under the same conditions. Following a positive community meeting with local residents, the municipality has decided to extend the term of the emergency shelter until December 1, 2023. The target group for the expansion is the same group already staying at the hotel. These are status holders awaiting permanent housing in another municipality and/or family members arriving for family reunification. This is a group of people with prospects for the future in the Netherlands.

Severe shortage of childcare spots

There is currently a severe nationwide shortage of housing units at asylum seeker centers (AZCs). Many spots in the COA’s asylum seeker centers are still being “held” by status holders who are waiting for permanent housing. By organizing temporary emergency shelter, the municipality of Voorschoten is helping to relieve the pressure on the AZCs and accelerate the integration of status holders into Dutch society.

More information

For more information about temporary emergency shelter, residents can visit the municipal website. It contains the most frequently asked questions and answers. Any other questions can be directed to the municipality’s Customer Contact Center (KCC) via email at statushouders@voorschoten.nl or by phone at 14071.

You can report any issues or complaints directly related to the reception center to the COA site manager. You can do so by calling 06-52475188.