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...

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 ‘...

YMCA - Psychotherapeutic Services YMCA Malta's Psychotherapeutic Service provides free individual and family psychotherapy and counselling to anyone living in Malta and Gozo. The service was first established in 2016 as part of YMCA Malta's Youth Empowerment Programme, and was extended to the broader community in 2017 to support those for whom private mental health therapy is not financially acces...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Early Intervention Service The Early Intervention Service is a free, family-centred support service provided by the National School Support Services (NSSS), Wellbeing Services Directorate under the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, for babies and young children aged 0 to 5 who are experiencing developmental delays or have been diagnosed with a condition likely to resul...