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MUSLIM FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION

There’s a concerning lack of Muslim families prepared to foster Muslim children. Hundreds of Muslim foster youth throughout the country are living with families of other faiths and struggle to stay connected to their faith and community. Muslim children in the foster care system often find it hard to obtain halal food or attend Jummah (Friday congregational) prayers.

That is why there’s a dire need to make sure that every Muslim child is well-cared for and has all the opportunities they need to practice their faith.

MFCA provides many direct support services for Muslim foster youth. These range from financial assistance in specific circumstances to connection to the Muslim community.

These are just some of the programs offered:
Comfort Packages:
When a child moves into the foster care system, they are oftentimes dropped off with just the clothes on their back. To make their transition a little bit easier, MFCA provides welcome packs with necessities and Islamic materials for each youth entering the foster care system in Michigan.
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Faith-based Items & Clothing:
MFCA provides materials such as Qurans, Prayer Mats, Hijabs, Abayas, Kufis and other cultural and Islamic clothing for any Muslim foster youth
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Ramadan & Eid Gifts:
Ramadan is a time of great joy for families, but Muslim youth in the foster care system may feel lost and lonely during this time. We provide many resources to enable Muslim youth feel connected to their faith, these range from free Iftar meals delivered to the doorsteps, organizing activities at the local mosque, sending Ramadan and Eid packages to foster families and Eid gift cards to each youth.
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Financial Assistance Programs:
MFCA provides support to Muslim youth aged 18-21 transitioning out of foster care to help set them up for adult life – this includes rent and grocery assistance during their transition.