Family allowances in Belgium

In this paper the author describes the system of Family Allowances at present in force in Belgium. A voluntary movement at first, Family Allowances became compulsory in 1930, and were gradually extended to cover not only wage-earners, but the whole of the population. The administration and finances of the scheme are described, and an account is given of the ancillary social services provided by the Equalization Funds which administer the allowances.