Marlies van Aartsen serves as a Medewerker Implementatie & Ontwikkeling and Projectleider at De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers since April 2013, focusing on assisting families facing significant challenges in parenting and youth development. Responsibilities include guiding families under child protection measures and coordinating appropriate care solutions. Additionally, since January 2022, Marlies operates as a Flextrainer at Trainingsbureau Zondagskinderen, providing training to youth care professionals on handling aggression and enhancing networks. Previous roles encompass project leadership at Partners voor Jeugd, screening and case management at Bureau Jeugdzorg Noord Holland, and various positions in youth care and social work, including at RIJ de Doggershoek and Rijksinrichting voor jongeren De Doggershoek. Marlies holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociaal Pedagogisch Hulpverlening from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.