Politics · Netherlands · 7 hrs ago
Dutch mother and 11 children face loss of temporary shelter in The Hague
A Dutch mother and her 11 children are at risk of losing temporary shelter in The Hague.
She returned to the Netherlands from abroad after her relationship ended, and could not stay with a relative as she had planned.
The family has been in the country for several months, and some of the children attend school or work here.
The mother says returning abroad is not a realistic option and that she needs further medical care, including because she uses a wheelchair.
The city rejected her request for temporary housing, and a court upheld that decision on the grounds that she could manage on her own.
She disputes that assessment and says the uncertainty is causing stress for her and her children.
The city has not commented specifically on her case, and the family faces losing its current shelter on Monday.
A Dutch mother and her 11 children face losing temporary shelter provided by The Hague municipality.
The family had returned to the Netherlands after the mother’s relationship ended, but staying with a relative was not possible.
The mother’s application for temporary accommodation was rejected, and a court upheld the decision on the grounds that she could manage independently.
She says returning to the country where she lived with her former partner is not a realistic option and that she needs time and support.
- Who
- Lisa, a Dutch single mother, and her 11 children, including seven minors.
- What
- They face losing their temporary shelter after the municipality rejected an application for accommodation.
- When
- Monday, 12 October 2026, according to the article.
- Where
- The Hague, the Netherlands; the family was staying in Scheveningen.
- Why
- The municipality considered Lisa self-reliant, and the court upheld the decision. Lisa says returning abroad is not a realistic option.
Lisa
The Hague municipality
Shelter
Lisa
Lisa says the family needs temporary accommodation while she rebuilds their life in the Netherlands.
The Hague municipality
The municipality rejected her application; the court upheld the decision, citing her self-reliance.
Family arrangements
Lisa
Lisa says her children returning to their father is not an option.
The Hague municipality
The municipality’s assessment reportedly considered her former partner as a guardian and a possible source of accommodation.
Lisa and her children returned to the Netherlands, where some of the children now attend school and some are working.
The family received temporary accommodation in Scheveningen while awaiting help.
The application for temporary accommodation was rejected, and a court upheld the decision.
The family faced the prospect of being put out on the street.
- Family size
- 11 children
- Minors
- 7
- Location
- Scheveningen, The Hague
- Citizenship
- Lisa and her children are Dutch citizens
- Mother's health
- Lisa uses a wheelchair because of a medical condition
What people are saying
We only sought a solution to bridge the gap, but due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, the solution is further away than ever.
I don't even have room to catch my breath.
My children also want to be with me, so them having to go back to their father is not an option.
Sources
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