Type: Agencies and Authorities

Social Care Standards Authority

The Social Care Standards Authority is a regulatory body set up by Act No. XV of 2018, the Authority is set to achieve its goal both through support and regulation, wherein the service user, as well as the service provider, will be actively involved in the ongoing process of standard development and improvement.

SCSA aims in improving quality and standards in social welfare services to protect and enhance the dignity, safety and welfare of all service users.

SCSA achieves the above by:

  • Licensing social welfare providers;
  • Establishing Social Regulation Standards in the Social welfare sector;
  • Inspecting services and taking action t​o protect people who use services.

Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS)

​​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 Boa​rd 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 gener​al and social welfare research in particular.​