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New to Belgium? Don't speak the local languages? No family or friends around to support you? Lots of questions about having a baby or bringing up children in Belgium and don’t know who to ask and where to go?
THE BCT IS HERE FOR YOU:
WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION, EXPERT SUPPORT SERVICES AND A WEALTH OF Events TO MEET FAMILIES JUST LIKE YOURS.
Whether you and your family have just arrived or you’ve just started your journey into parenthood, a BCT membership can contribute in many ways to your family life here in Belgium. There is a range of benefits, even financial, that our members enjoy for an annual membership fee of €57.
Become a member or renew your membership - and join our community of hundreds of international families.
"We would have been lost without the BCT when we arrived in Belgium with a 3 month old baby and a stroppy teenager. For my family it provided a space to build a 'family' of friends to share our ex-pat journey through thick and thin. It is a fabulous organisation."
Exclusive for members:
Being part of our welcoming and supportive international family community
One membership for the whole family including grand-parents and carers
Free subscription to our magazine Small Talk and the "This week at the BCT"
e-newsletter
Member discount for Pregnancy in Belgium information evenings & First Aid for Parents classes
Access to our peer-to-peer post-birth support such as Early Days Support, Feeding Support, Cloth-Nappy library
Form lifelong friendships and support networks in our local, interest and support groups
Fun for your child/ren and socialising opportunities for yourself at our free of charge Clubhouse playgroups
Learn something new at our various specialised Member courses
Free participation in live Information Talks at The Clubhouse and online
Opportunity to rent specialist equipment such as TENS machines and Valley cushions
Join our amazing team of volunteers and make a difference in your community
Share experiences, excitement and inspiration during some of the most amazing times of your lives – and beyond
Have a ball at our unique family events, with member discounts for public events
Prepare yourself with our comprehensive Birth & Parenting and Refresher courses
Opportunity to rent the Clubhouse exclusively for your child/ren’s birthday parties
Nearly New Sale entry member discount
A personal profile and free use of the BCT app on Twizzit