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Each region in Belgium (Brussels-Capital Region, Flanders, Wallonia, German-speaking Community) is responsible for determining the right to child benefits for children residing in that region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Do you live in Flanders?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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If you live in the Flemish Region, you can claim\u00a0child be<\/a>n<\/a>efit<\/a>\u00a0(Groeipakket) or\u00a0maternity allowance<\/a>\u00a0(startbedrag) from the public payment fund\u00a0FONS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You can also call them between 8 a.m and 5 p.m on 078 79 00 07 or +32 897 12 99 if you are calling from abroad.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Would you prefer to visit them? Consult the list<\/a> of their offices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Do you live in Wallonia ?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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If you live in Wallonia, you can apply for a maternity grant<\/a> with FAMIWAL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Do you have a question regarding child benefit in Wallonia? Complete and submit the contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You can also reach the Walloon public child benefit fund by telephone on 0800 13 008 (toll-free number) or you can visit one of their six regional offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Do you belong to the German-speaking Community ?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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If you belong to the German-speaking Community, you should contact<\/a> Ostenbelgien.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Find all the necessary information on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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