Driestroomhuis de Ark

Driestroomhuis de Ark is a family-based care home in Feanwâlden, the Netherlands, and is part of Driestroom. Run by Harm and Jannie de Hoop, it offers a safe, loving home and guidance for children who lack the security of a nearby, dependable parent. The team emphasizes attachment and responds to each child’s needs and readiness, while recognizing that caregivers cannot replace biological parents. Its aim is to help children develop their own identity, values, personal boundaries, and capacity for healthy relationships, while feeling valued in a family setting.

The home serves children aged 0 to 18, including those with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD or ADD, learning difficulties, or attachment-related challenges. The site also lists specialized day care and parenting support among its services. Driestroomhuis de Ark is set in a natural location, where children can find space and calm for themselves, play, education, and learning to engage with nature. Its work is guided by a faith-based commitment to supporting others and helping children grow toward adulthood.