Children’s Allowance and Child Birth or Adoption Bonus - Annual Income less than Threshold (DSS) Children’s Allowance is awarded to married couples, civil union couples, cohabiting couples, single parents, separated parents or returned migrants, having the care and custody of their children under 16 years of age and whose total annual income of relevant year two (2) years prior to current yea...

Child Protection Services Child Protection Services deal with cases of abuse and severe neglect of children, and when a child seems to be suffering from, or is at risk of, significant harm. Child Protection Services investigate referrals received from various sources such as schools, Police, medical doctors and other professionals, from calls received on Supportline 179, as well as from the genera...

Adoption Service The Adoption Service supports individuals or families who are considering adoption, in the process of adopting, and also those who have adopted a child or children. The service provides training as a form of preparation for families who wish to adopt. Sessions include information on children, biological parents, inter-country adoptions, and trauma. -     &...

Klabb 3-16 After School Service Klabb 3-16 is an after-school care service for children between the ages of 3 and 16 years, attending State, Church or Independent schools. It is currently being operated in 39 localities and one may choose the centre that is most convenient. The service is offered from state primary schools and from Monday to Friday during the scholastic year. The operational hours...

Tax Deduction Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses Parents or guardians of children and youths who will be under 16 years of age by 31st December 2025 and who attended cultural or creative courses at a school with an SLC number during 2025 are eligible for a tax deduction of up to €300 per child or youth. Parents or guardians can benefit from a tax deduction scheme of maximum €300 for each...

National Immunisation Service offered by Primary Health Care The vaccination service for both children and older adults—including routine immunisations per the national schedule, travel vaccines, special cohort campaigns, and national immunisation initiatives.  Scheduled childhood vaccinations, travel immunisation options, protection for older adults, and participation in national campaigns. ...

School Health Service offered by Primary Health Care The School Health Service consists of a team of doctors and nurses who provide monitoring of primary child health and well-being as well as preventive care services in all State and Church Schools in Malta and Gozo.   They help ensure the well-being and early detection of health issues among young students.  The emphasis is on the...

Free Childcare Scheme The Free Childcare Scheme is a system which was promised in the Government Electoral Manifesto, whereby Government provides free childcare services to parents/guardians who work or are pursuing their education. The childcare service is either provided directly through Government services or alternatively through Registered Child Care Centres. Free Childcare Service in registe...

The Pleasure of Reading The Pleasure of Reading/Gost il-Qari is a family literacy programme for children aged 7 to 11 years together with their parents/guardians. The programme consists of one-hour reading sessions which are held once a week. These sessions are held in primary schools and in the community.Each session features the sharing of stories from a variety of books, and other fun activitie...

Karl Vella Foundation - Embrace Embrace supports young patients aged 5 to 17 undergoing treatment, both locally and abroad, for serious or life-limiting illnesses, through psychotherapeutic group sessions These sessions, run by mental health professionals, provide a safe space where children can connect with others, process their emotions, and develop coping strategies to...