A warm welcome to new life
Congratulations on the arrival of your little one!
Every child that is born or adopted is entitled to a helping hand in the form of a birth allowance or adoption allowance. You receive this allowance from Brussels Family if you are registered with us.
2nd child onwards € 609,50
What is the birth allowance?
Raising a child is a bit like building a house – it takes time, energy, and of course, money. If you live in Brussels, you have probably heard about the changes that took place on January 1, 2020, regarding child benefits (6th state reform – the Papillon agreement). The good news is that these allowances are no longer linked to your status or employment benefits. In fact, if your child lives in Brussels and has the right to reside here, that is enough to qualify for an allowance. Not bad at all, right?
Hassle-free birth allowance and child allowance registration
Once you apply for a birth allowance, we are here to support you every step of the way. This means that you will automatically be registered for your child allowance as well. Convenient, right? One simple application and we take care of everything for you.
Brussels Family ensures that your child allowance is deposited on time every month, giving you that extra support you need.
Since January 1, 2022, you are free to switch child allowance funds. We warmly welcome you to Brussels Family. If you want to register now, do it here.
If your child lives in Brussels and has the right to reside here, it is entitled to the child allowance. Since 2020, it doesn’t matter any longer whether the people the child lives with are employed or if there is a family relationship between the child and the household.
What are the conditions?
What are the conditions?
Your child lives in Brussels
Your child has the Belgian nationality
Your child has a valid residence permit
Application procedure
7 months pregnant
I receive my birth allowance
Birth
I automatically receive the child allowance
“I found out at a fairly young age that I was expecting a baby. Determined to provide my child with the best possible life, I started looking for additional income. That’s when I discovered that as a mom, I was entitled to a birth allowance. I applied for it through Brussels Family, and the process was incredibly smooth.”
Request your birth allowance
Specific family situations
Frequently asked questions
We understand that the arrival of a baby can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with administrative formalities. That’s why we have simplified the process so you can receive your birth allowance without stress or worry.
Want to know when you will receive your birth allowance? Well, the good news is that you can receive your birth allowance as early as two months before the expected delivery date. This means you can have peace of mind knowing everything is in order even before your little one arrives.
We are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions about the details of the birth allowance payment, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to assist and guide you throughout this process.
At Brussels Family, you can count on personalized and friendly service, whether you prefer to contact us by email (info@brusselsfamily.be), by phone (☎ 02/227.19.60), or in person at one of our offices. We are here to help you every step of your parenting journey.
The easiest way to apply for the birth allowance is to do it online. To do this, you need to provide us with several personal details (your contact information, your social security number, etc.).
An official document indicating the expected delivery date will be provided to you by your gynecologist, midwife, or attending physician if you have been pregnant for at least six months. After that, we take care of everything for you, especially ensuring the prompt payment of your birth allowance.
You can also send this information by email to info@brusselsfamily.be or by mail (Rue Vésale 31, 1000 Brussels).
As soon as we receive your application, we ensure efficient and quick processing. If everything is filled out correctly, you will receive the birth allowance in your account, at the latest 2 months before the due date. We conduct 5 payment rounds per month to ensure you receive your birth allowance as soon as possible.