Social Innovation Challenge The Social Innovation challenge is an opportunity for students from different schools to come together to address specific social challenges and to come up with possible business solutions which would solve such problems. The Social Innovation Challenge is an intense experience for the students since they have to propose a solution within 6 hours, given access to tools...

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. ...

SpLD Webinar The SpLD Service parental webinars are free online sessions to equip parents and guardians with information, knowledge and practical strategies for supporting children with dyslexia. Topics cover understanding dyslexia, fostering positive approaches, making reading engaging, organisation skills and are delivered via Microsoft Teams for approximately one to two hours per session. Par...

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...

Read at Home Read at Home is a free book lending service run by the National Literacy Agency. It encourages children and teens to read for pleasure by giving them access to a wide range of age-appropriate books in Maltese and English. Families can apply online to receive a set of books of their own choosing delivered directly to their home. Once the books have been read, they can request a new or...

Therapy Refund Scheme The Therapy Refund Scheme provides financial support to parents and legal guardians of children with disabilities by reimbursing the cost of eligible therapy sessions. Families may claim up to €750 per child each year for therapy provided by warranted or licensed therapists.The scheme is available for children who hold a valid EU Disability Card issued by Aġenzija Sapport an...

YMCA - Youth Empowerment Programme The YMCA Youth Centre in Żabbar is a free, open-access youth space run by YMCA Malta for young people aged 8 and over. Operating as part of YMCA Malta's Youth Empowerment Programme, the centre provides young people with a safe, supportive environment where they can voice their opinions, develop skills, explore their interests, and engage with their community. YMC...

The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) AKA Food4you - Deprived households, particularly those including children and elderly, will be targeted through periodic distribution of food packages with the aim to address material deprivation. An emphasis will be placed on improving the living standards of people living in these households and alleviating their risk of poverty. Families wil...

Widows’ Pension (for Widows with Children) A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is granted to a person who meets the required conditions, as stipulated under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318.), after the death of a spouse, partner, or former spouse/partner. A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is paid every four (4) weeks in advance. A Contributory Widow/er’s Pension is due as from the day following t...