Cindy Groote

Cindy Groote is currently serving as Beleidsadviseur Jeugd en Onderwijs at Gemeente Schiedam since September 2022. Prior to this role, Cindy worked as a Beleidsmedewerker Jeugdhulp Sociaal Domein at Gemeente Krimpenerwaard and as a Social Caseworker Youth at VraagRaak Wijkteam Gemeente Maassluis. Experienced in youth protection, Cindy held the position of Jeugdbeschermer at Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond. Previous roles include membership in the GMR parent representation at UN1EK onderwijs en opvang and as a teacher for a specific care core team at Lentiz onderwijsgroep. Cindy has also contributed as a senior communication advisor at CJG Rijnmond and as a committee member at KomKids Kinderopvang. A seasoned professional with over a decade at the Raad voor de Kinderbescherming, Cindy has expertise in communication and project coordination within youth protection. Educational qualifications include senior-level training in strategic communication and two bachelor's degrees in social pedagogical assistance and cultural and social education.