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We hope that the enclosed information helps you make a smooth transition to your life in Belgium.  \nMilitary Family Services Europe (MFS (E)) is committed to enhancing the quality of life of its community members. As a newcomer, you may at times be overwhelmed with new information and experiences as you adapt to a new lifestyle. If you find that some of your concerns or questions have not been addressed with the information you have received in your Welcome Package, please do not hesitate to contact us by email [at](at mfse.brussels@cfmws.com)[ ](at mfse.brussels@cfmws.com)[mfse.brussels@cfmws.com](at mfse.brussels@cfmws.com).   \nWe hope your stay in Belgium will be a rewarding one and that you will have the opportunity to make the most of your European experience. Finally, we encourage you to get involved in our activities and programs that we organize for our members, spouses and children. Perhaps you have a special talent that you can share with the community or perhaps you may be able to offer the youth the benefits of any particular sports, hobbies or other skills you have.  \nFor assistance, please feel free to email MFS(E) Brussels to set up a Teams [meeting:](meeting: mfse.brussels@cfmws.com)[ ](meeting: mfse.brussels@cfmws.com)[mfse.brussels@cfmws.com](meeting: mfse.brussels@cfmws.com)  \nPlease come and see us at the MFS (E) Brussels center; it will be our pleasure to meet you. The center’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to  \n15:00.  \nWe look forward to meeting you.  \nSincerely yours,  \nMFS (E) Brussels Team  \nTable of Contents  \nChapter 1-Greetings from Military Family Services Europe (MFS(E)) ________________________ 4  \nChapter 2 – General Information _________________________________________________________ 5  \nChapter 3 – Emergency & Useful Telephone Numbers ______________________________________ 7  \nChapter 4-Holidays in Belgium: _________________________________________________________ 8  \nChapter 5 – Housing ____________________________________________________________________ 8  \nChapter 6 – Communes ________________________________________________________________ 11  \nChapter 7 – Transportation _____________________________________________________________ 13  \nChapter 8 – Education _________________________________________________________________ 19  \nChapter 9 – Spousal Employment _______________________________________________________ 23  \nChapter 10 – Pets ______________________________________________________________________ 25  \nChapter 11 – Banking __________________________________________________________________ 27  \nChapter 12 – Medical & Dental__________________________________________________________ 27  \nChapter 13 – Postal Service_____________________________________________________________ 30  \nChapter 14 – Important Documentation Before You Move _________________________________ 31  \nChapter 15 – Exploring Brussels_________________________________________________________ 32  \nChapter 16 – Recreation & Leisure ______________________________________________________ 33  \nChapter 17 – Personal Security__________________________________________________________ 34  \nChapter 18 – Miscellaneous ____________________________________________________________ 36  \nAppendix A-Useful Addresses__________________________________________________________ 39  \nANNEX B – Communes_________________________________________________________________ 40  \nDISCLAIMER: As rules and regulations frequently change, please ensure you do your own research and consult the resources provided for the most up-to-date information before making any assumptions or relying solely on information provided here. 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