Thirteen organisations working with children have united under one umbrella network to serve as a united voice for children and to ensure their rights are enshrined in the law.
Called the Malta Children’s Associations Network (MaltaCAN), this new platform was inspired by Eurochild president Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and is being set up to promote, foster and support children’s rights and child participatory mechanisms in Malta.
Stqarrija mill-Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care fl-okkażjoni tal-1 ta’ Ġunju – Il-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Protezzjoni tat-Tfal Fl-okkażjoni tal-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Protezzjoni tat-Tfal, l-Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care (NFCAM) tfakkar u tenfasizza l-importanza li t-tfal jitrabbew u jikbru fl-imħabba ta’ familja li tgħożżhom u tirrispettahom għaliex din tagħtihom is-sigurtà u l-istabbiltà neċessarji biex jiżviluppaw il-ħiliet sħaħ tagħhom. Dan […]
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A presentation by authors Stephen Lughermo, Diane Farrugia, Sandra Hili Vassallo and Daniela Demicoli and illustrator Chris Cardona at the National Book Festival on Saturday, 10th November 2018 at 11.00 am. These books are aimed at children aged 5 to 10. The stories are about 3 special characters, Orsu, Jacob and Luke, who found love […]
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Social workers could end up unable to cope, care commission says The proposed Child Protection Bill could pile additional pressure on social workers, risking a breakdown in the child protection system, the Salesians Care Commission is warning. The Commission of the Salesians of Don Bosco, with a long history in childcare, has submitted its feedback […]
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Minister should not choose all key players in child protection, President’s foundation says New law should aim to provide autonomy and transparency in child protection The President’s foundation has expressed disappointment that the Family Minister will continue to be involved in the selection of all key professionals in out-of-home care. Reacting to fresh Child Protection Act proposals, […]
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Paul Gatt and Daniella Zerafa have been married for 18 years and have fostered three children over the past six years. Their first child was four years old when she was fostered and has been with them for six years. A year and a half ago they wanted to foster another child and were told […]
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L-Assoċjazzjoni għaddejja bil-proċess li tevalwa l-Abbozz ta’ Liġi dwar il-Protezzjoni tal-Minuri (Ħarsien Alternattiv) ippubblikat fl-14 ta’ Ġunju li għadda. Għal dan il-għan ser norganizzaw laqgħa għall-membri tan-NFCAM dwar dan l-abbozz sabiex jinġabar feedback mill-membri li mbagħad jintbagħat lill-Ministru. Il-proċess ta’ konsultazzjoni organizzat mill-Ministeru jiskadi fit-30 ta’ Lulju. Il-laqgħa se ssir il-Ġimgħa 13 ta’ Lulju fis-7.30pm, St. Patrick’s Salesian School, […]
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The government this morning unveiled its final draft of the Children’s Protection Act, initiating a six-week public consultation after securing the Cabinet’s approval Family Minister Michael Falzon said that following a long period of discussion, the government would now be publishing the law and launching a process of consultation, urging the public to have its […]
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L-Assoċjazzjoni Nazzjonali Maltija tal-Foster Care tixtieq tqajjem kuxjenza dwar il-fatt li f’pajjiżna hawn tfal li qed ikunu mċaħħda mid-drittijiet fundamentali tagħhom. Fost dawn insibu tfal li: 1. Mhux qed jingħataw l-opportunità jkunu addottati u jgħixu ġo familja li tirrispettahom wara li jkunu sofrew abbuż mill-familja bijoloġika tagħhom. 2. Twieldu Malta u qed jgħixu ma’ foster […]
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NFCAM SEMINAR Key Speaker: Mr John Rolè Date: 5th May 2018 Venue: BellaVista Hotel, Qawra Booking: 79981795
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