The costs of school-going children can add up. For example: the voluntary parental contribution the annual school trip the sports or scouting association music lessons transport to school a laptop for homework. Your family can apply for reimbursement for these costs from Stichting Leergeld. Special assistance or via Stichting Leergeld? We recommend that you first pay a fee for…

The school year is almost over. Everywhere the flags of children who passed are hanging. This means that many children have finished their studies. Has your child finished their studies? If your child (over the age of 27) stops studying, your child counts towards the cost-sharing standard. This affects the height…

Last month, the municipality of Tilburg was in the news because we want to participate in the study 'Family and Money'. At 'Family and Money' we investigate whether less money stress leads to more peace and more opportunities. What happens if a family with social assistance benefits receives extra money and is allowed to decide for itself how to spend it?

Linda is a single parent and lives with her two sons Vic (26) and Alex (23) in the Reeshof. Vic works at Interpolis and Alex has just finished his studies and is looking for a job. He has applied for benefits. Linda contacts her contact person. She would like to know what the consequences are…

It's spring! This means that the heating does not have to be switched on or less. Yet there are still plenty of ways to save on your energy bill, without spending a lot of money. The municipality of Tilburg offers you a free Energy Box with energy advice for your home. Because even with small measures you save immediately. Immediately …

Always inform us of your holiday plans or stay abroad in advance. Even if you stay in the Netherlands. Are you following a reintegration process? First discuss your plans with your supervisor. Make sure you know if you can leave and for how long. Are you going away for too long without permission, or are you running through your holiday…

Always inform us of your holiday plans or stay abroad. Even if you stay in the Netherlands. Do you already know when you are abroad or staying outside Tilburg? The form can be found at www.tilburg.nl/vakantie. You can also get a paper version at the Work and Income desk. Are you following a reintegration process? …

The emergency fund is there for anyone who cannot afford the high energy bill. Have you spent 10% (or more) of your gross income on your energy bill? Then quickly request a reimbursement. When can I apply? If you meet these conditions: You have your own energy contract with an energy supplier; Your gross income per month…