Families who are not receiving a children's allowance can apply for it on the new form that has been issued by the Department of Social Security, the Family Ministry said.
Applications can be obtained from the district offices of the Social Security Division in the various localities, from www.mfss.gov.mt or by calling 159.
Applications will be received by the Division for the coming weeks and months but families are urged to apply as soon as possible, the ministry said.
The budget measure means that children under 16 years of age are entitled to a children's allowance, irrespective of the family's income.