About

​The residence operates as an independent institution, with a board of 5 directors.

The Collective has been around since April 1, 1987.​

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Until January 2013, the Collective, including the grounds and buildings was owned and operated by Jørn Kjærgaard and Lene Jørgensen Kjærgaard who still manage day-to-day affairs of the place. The foundation responsible for financing the Collective now owns the estate.

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The residence originally operated under agreement between Ribe's regional administration and the Collective, falling under Service Law (Servicelovens) SEL §49, now SEL §142. This agreement continues under supervision by the City of Esbjerg, which assumed Ribe's administrative responsibilities in 2007.

In 2014, in accordance with recent regional reforms, Faaborg-Midtfyn will take over supervisory duties regarding kids at the residence.

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We are optimised to receive 7 kids between the ages 12 and 18.

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We are permitted and able to accommodate kids as old as 23.

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The residence is budgeted for a staff of 8.24 personnel.

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There is an employee responsible for cleaning, laundry and some cooking. The other staff are certified educators.

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The house never shuts down for holidays.​