Social welfare centres in Belgium, by city

Ask at the centre of the municipality where you live

Larger cities have several service points, spread over different neighbourhoods. Some want an online request first, others hold drop-in sessions on set days, and a few hand out numbered tickets that can run out early. Find your city to see how its centre works before you head there.

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1 office in Mouscron

  • Mouscron

    CPAS de Mouscron — accueil social

    Avenue Royale 5, 7700 Mouscron

    Send your first request online or walk in on weekday mornings, then meet your assigned social worker.

    Apply onlineOffice website+32 56 39 04 50

    Prepare your full name, address, national-register number, phone number and email address. Supply the evidence requested by your social worker and report changes in your circumstances. Send case documents directly to your social worker or the relevant social service, not the general email address. CPAS (public social welfare centre) Online offers an eID/itsme login and a form without login for people without an electronic identity card.

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