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The Commissioner for Children is responsible for the
welfare and the protection of children, the promotion of children’s rights,
ensuring the provision of necessary services for children and the participation
of children. The office of the Commissioner for Children, acts as a focal point
which monitors the current social and cultural situation in relation to
children. The
Children's Commissioner was established under the Commissioner for Children
Act (Cap.
462.).
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The Department of Social Security (DSS) provides for two basic schemes, namely
the Contributory Scheme and the Non-Contributory Scheme. The Social Security Act (Cap.
318.), forms the basis of two robust pillars on which benefits are paid. It is based on
regular payments that covers residents for certain benefits in sickness and
maternity, retirement, invalidity and widows, injury and occupational diseases,
unemployment and family benefits.
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The Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) through Agenzija Appoġġ, Agenzija Sedqa and LEAP, provide comprehensive
prevention, support, and treatment services within both the community and
residential settings. Social workers and other professionals within dedicated
service areas of these agencies, work with various target groups including
children, families and adults in need, persons with addiction problems, and
people at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The
Foundation is governed by a Board
consisting of a President and not less than four other members who are
appointed by the Prime Minister from among persons, who can make a valid
contribution to it through their experience in the fields of social welfare in general
and social welfare research in particular.
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