YMCA - Psychotherapeutic Services Our psychotherapeutic service provides individual and family psychotherapy, as well as counselling sessions, to anyone living in Malta and Gozo. Sessions are offered free of charge, with donations accepted when possible. Each client is met with professional care and understanding, tailored to their specific emotional and behavioural needs. The therapeutic process ...

Gozo Channel - Family Pass Maltese residents who have close residents in Gozo are presently entitled to a ‘Family Pass’. In effect this means that a pass holder is entitled to the same special fare as a Gozo Residents i.e. €8.15 for car and driver and €1.15 for foot passenger. An additional annual fee of €11.65 for car plus driver and €4.65 for foot passenger is to be paid for the renewal of the ‘...

Children in Care Allowance - Residential Service (DSS) A Children in Care Allowance – Residential Service is paid to Residential Homes that provide residential service to children. Moreover, this allowance is paid until a child reaches twenty-one (21) years of age The payment for this allowance is issued every thirteen (13) weeks in advance. Please click here for a Schedule of Benefits R...

Child Birth and Adoption Bonus (DSS) A Child Birth and Adoption Bonus introduced as from the 1st January 2020, is awarded to the mother of a newborn child or the adoptive parent of a newborn child, where the mother / adoptive parent is either Maltese, from a European Union Country or married / cohabitating with a Maltese / European National. However, since this Bonus payment is per Child...

Early Intervention Service The Early Intervention Service provides support to babies and young children (0-5 years) who have developmental delays and disabilities.  After obtaining parental consent, the child’s needs are assessed and Early Intervention practitioners work with the children to help them acquire developmental milestones. A family-centred approach for children with developmental ...

Fostering Service The main aim of the fostering service is to offer a family experience to children, who for some specific reason, cannot live with their biological family. If integration is not possible, fostering may be utilised as a permanent plan.Children are given the opportunity to live within a family environment where they are provided with love, care, security, reassurance and stability. ...

Jean Antide: Community Social Work Service We provide family-focused social work support for residents in Paola, Tarxien, Santa Luċija, Fgura and Birżebbuġa. Support includes home visits, advocacy, referrals, and practical assistance. - Support with access to social benefits, education, health, and mental health services.- Advocacy with agencies and schools.- Individualised support to childre...

Podopaediatric Services offered by Primary Health Care This service provides assessment, treatment, and care for children with foot health problems. The aim is to prevent complications, support healthy development, and promote comfort and mobility from an early age. - Clinical assessment of children’s feet- Management of common podiatric conditions- Preventive advice and follow-up c...

Therapy Refund Scheme Children up to the age of 15 that are registered with an EU Disability Card (issued by Agenzija Sapport) can apply for a refund of up to 750euros per year. An EU Disability Card (issued by Agenzija Sapport) and a refund of maximum 750 euro per year to cover expenses incurred for therapy sessions provided by a warranted or licensed therapist for disabled children.  Child...

Orthoptic Service Orthoptic services focus on the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems. Comprehensive vision and eye movement assessment, advice on treatment options and referrals for further eye specialists if required.   Children referred through school screening programmes or by a health care professional. Children from infancy (if...