Pregnant? Apply for your starting amount or maternity benefit in no time at all!
Pregnant, but you haven't applied for your birth allowance yet? Do it now, and receive the amount even two months before your child’s planned date of birth.
Do you already receive child benefit? Join anyway!
Did you know that from 1 January 2020 you can switch to a child benefit fund of your choice? Feel free to join the Parentia family. Leave your details and we'll take care of everything.

Any questions? We are here for you and your family.
You have a question about your child benefit or your family administration?
It will be our pleasure to call you back whenever suits you best. You won’t need to leave your house or wait in a phone queue. Book a callback and one of our experts in your region will help you out.
Would you rather see your correspondent or is your question too complicated to discuss over the phone? In that case, book a video call whenever suits you best. You will have a personal video call with one of our experts in your region without leaving your house.
We are happy to welcome you in our offices on Monday and Thursday without appointment. We only work by appointment the other days.

Growth package for Ukranian families
The children of Ukrainian refugees may be entitled to the Growth Package (which used to be called child benefit). Are you a Ukrainian refugee or a Ukrainian displaced person? We will gladly assist you. Submit your online application.
Groeipakket для українських сімей
Діти українських біженців можуть мати право на Groeipakket (який раніше називався дитячою допомогою). Ви український біженець чи українська переміщена особа? Ми з радістю допоможемо Вам. Прийміть свою онлайн-заявку.
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All there is to know about Parentia, the starting amount and the Growth Package
- 8-9-2023: Indexation of Growth Package and starting amount from September
- 11-08-2023: The school allowance is paid automatically from the end of August. You don't have to do anything yourself.
- 25-04-2023: From 5 May 2023 payment of additional premium for families with a social supplement in their Growth Package
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If you meet the conditions, you will automatically receive the Flemish 'schooltoeslag' supplement.
The payments are made from the end of August to December. You don't have to do anything yourself.