Damian recently started working at De Andere Oever, where he can serve Lida and Willem Bakema a cup of coffee like an accomplished waiter.© Photo Pascal Fielmich
Nikki Butter
Yesterday at 12:24
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There is still a dire shortage of foster parents. Hundreds of children do not have a safe place to grow up. During Foster Care Week, attention is drawn to the problem. Lida (66) and Willem (72) Bakema have been foster parents to their grandson Damian for eighteen years, who could not live at home due to intensive medical care. Willem: “When I see Damian’s smile at the end of the day, it’s all worth it.”
2023-11-02 11:24:23
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