Chantal de Brabander

Chantal de Brabander is a seasoned professional in child welfare and crisis intervention, currently serving as Senior Team Leader at Forensisch centrum Teylingereind since April 2023 and as Team Leader at Teylingereind since June 2022. With extensive experience at Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond from October 2015 to July 2022, Chantal focused on short-term crises involving children and adolescents. Prior to that, Chantal held the role of Youth Protector at Jeugdbescherming west from August 2011 to July 2022, overseeing child protection measures and case management. Earlier positions include Coordinator and School Social Worker at Kwadraad from October 2004 to August 2011, and Youth Protector at Jeugdbescherming west from July 1998 to October 2004. Educational qualifications include a diploma in Social Work and Services with a specialization in Youth Assistance from Haagse Hogeschool, along with studies in Psychology at Universiteit van Leiden and a foundation degree in Social Work from Leidse Hogeschool.