READY TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY?
Why Foster?
Caring for Our Community: The Call to Muslim Fostering
Every child deserves a safe, loving, and understanding home. For many Muslim children in care, finding a family that respects their faith and cultural background is a critical need. This is where you can make an incredible difference.
Why Foster a Muslim Child?
Maintain Identity: Help children retain their Muslim identity, culture, and religious practices.
Profound Impact: Offer stability, love, and guidance to a child who needs it most.
Islamic Reward: Fulfil a deeply rewarding act of charity and community support in the eyes of Allah (SWT).
Community Strength: Strengthen our Muslim community by nurturing the next generation.
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How It Works?
Your Path to Fostering: Simple Steps
We believe becoming a foster parent should be clear and straightforward. Here's how we help:
Express Your Interest: Simply fill out our short form below. It takes just a few moments to get started.
Personalised Contact: Our friendly team will reach out to you directly. We'll answer your questions, understand your preferences, and provide all the initial information you need.
Agency Connection & Support: We'll connect you with a leading fostering agency that specialises in supporting Muslim foster families. They'll guide you through the assessment, training, and matching process with full support.
Transform a Life: Begin your incredibly rewarding journey as a Muslim foster carer, offering a vital lifeline and loving home to a child in need.
"Being a Muslim foster parent has been the most rewarding experience of my life, Alhamdulillah. This service made the process so clear and supportive, connecting me with the right agency."
– Aisha K., London (Fostering Parent)
"I always wanted to help, but didn't know where to start. Nurturing Our Ummah provided the perfect bridge, offering guidance and connecting me to an agency that truly understood my needs as a Muslim carer."
– Omar R., Birmingham (Prospective Carer)
"The need for Muslim foster carers is immense. This initiative is crucial for ensuring our children find loving homes that honour their faith and culture. Highly recommend."
– Imam Yusuf A., Community Leader
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
A: Requirements vary slightly by agency, but generally include being over 21, having a spare bedroom, and being able to offer a stable, nurturing environment. We'll help you understand all criteria.
Yes, fostering is highly encouraged in Islam and is considered a great act of charity and compassion. It differs from adoption in that the child retains their lineage, but you become their legal guardian and provider.
Not necessarily. Single people, married couples, and civil partners can all be considered, providing they can offer a suitable home.
Agencies provide comprehensive training, financial allowances, 24/7 support, and access to a network of other foster carers. We'll ensure you're connected to an agency that offers excellent support.
The assessment and approval process typically takes 4-6 months, though this can vary. We'll help you navigate each stage efficiently.
You'll receive a confirmation, and our team will contact you shortly by phone or email to discuss your interest and provide more detailed information. There's no obligation at this stage.
Yes. You do receive a weekly allowance, please refer to our Fostering Allowance page for more information.