Orphan’s Allowance (DSS) An Orphan’s Allowance may be awarded to a person who is entrusted with the care and custody of a child whose parents are deceased.For information regarding cross-border situations please click here. Payment of an Orphan’s Allowance is issued every four (4) weeks in advance to the entrusted person.This allowance is paid until the child reaches sixteen (16) years of age.Plea...

ADHD Malta ADHD Malta is a non-governmental organisation established in 1996 by a group of parents of children with ADHD. The organisation began by collecting reliable information from the U.S. and U.K. to better support their children and share this knowledge with other families and professionals. Today, ADHD Malta supports a community of over 400 members and continues to advocate for the rights ...

Speech-Language Pathology Services offered by Primary Health Care This service supports individuals who have speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties. Care is tailored to the needs of each person to help them communicate effectively and improve their quality of life. Assessment and therapy for speech and language development Support for swallowing and feeding diffic...

Read with Me The programme is intended for babies and toddlers up to 3 years and their parents/caregivers. Each session features the sharing of storybooks, the singing of nursery rhymes and other fun activities for this age group. The main objectives of the programme are to promote a love of books and to develop the child’s imagination through fun and stimulating activities. These free one ho...

Parental Consent for Applicants under 18 years of Age (Passports – Form I) This consent form is used whenever applicants have not yet reached the age of 18 and need to be completed when one of the parents lives abroad or is not in Malta. The form must be signed by the parent who is abroad and in the presence of a recommender. The recommender needs to have known the parent for at least 2 years. Per...

Children's Allowance Calculator (DSS) The Children's Allowance Calculator is an online tool provided by the Department of Social Security (DSS) in Malta. It allows families to calculate an unofficial projection of the Children's Allowance they may be eligible for. This service is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that families can easily estimate their benefits. Estimate of Ben...

Children's Allowance and Child Birth or Adoption Bonus - Additional Children (DSS) Parents are eligible to receive Children’s Allowance for all children. Hence, if a beneficiary is receiving Children’s Allowance, upon birth or adoption of an additional child the Children’s Allowance claim and payment will be updated automatically. The Children’s Allowance payment rate will be revised in line with ...

Workshops and Support Groups - Aġenzija Sapport When a child is diagnosed with a disability, the family goes through a rollercoaster of emotions. Families may also experience a sense of helplessness and lack of courage. Even though the needs of each family are individual, some queries and emotions are common amongst families who have a child with disability. Thus, Aġenzija Sapport developed a numb...

Service for the Visual Impaired Teachers specialising in visual impairments support students, families, and schools from infancy to Year 11. They provide guidance on educational needs, assistive technologies, curriculum accessibility, and safe environments, contributing to assessments. Teachers for the hearing impaired also contribute to individualised education plans and tailored programmes for s...

Child Safety Services This specialised service addresses child abuse cases, including physical, sexual, neglect, and emotional abuse, as well as children at risk. They prevent, identify, and report abuse while providing education, consultations, and counselling sessions for schools, families, and educators across Malta and Gozo. One-to-one intervention sessions with school age learners and their p...