Geetbets approves recognition frameworks for after-school services

The municipality of Geetbets has approved two new recognition frameworks to support after-school care and activities.

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The Geetbets municipal council approved the local recognition frameworks for After-School Care and Activities (BOA) on June 30, 2026, aiming to ensure quality and accessibility.

Associations, organizations, and businesses offering after-school care or activities in Geetbets can apply for recognition from the municipality. While not mandatory, recognition is necessary to be eligible for support within the local BOA policy. This support can be financial and logistical for after-school care providers, and logistical and content-related for after-school activity organizers.
The municipality uses two separate recognition frameworks to better align with different types of offerings: a recognition and subsidy framework for after-school care, and a recognition and support framework for after-school activities. This ensures each initiative is assessed according to its operations and objectives.
For after-school care, applications can be submitted until July 31, 2026. Recognition is valid from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031, provided conditions are met. For after-school activities, recognition can be requested year-round, with applications due at least two months before the activity starts.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Geetbets (22/10/2026)