Supporting Muslim Children in Foster Care: Practical Actions for Foster Carers, Local Authorities & Communities

Foster care is built on love, acceptance, and belonging. But what happens when a child’s faith, name, language, or culture becomes the reason they feel “different” or misunderstood?

This month reminds us:

Every child deserves to feel safe — emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

💬 Islamophobia in Everyday Life — and How It Affects Children

Islamophobia Awareness Month gives foster carers, social workers, and agencies a chance to reflect and ask:

• Do our children feel proud of who they are?

• Do we create safe spaces for children to practice their faith?

• Do we actively challenge stereotypes, even in “small” comments?

Fostering isn’t just about providing a home — it’s about protecting identity. Every child has the right to feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are.

Let’s set the record straight. People might try to tell you that Islam is scary, but…

🤲 How You Can Support Muslim Children in Foster Care

❤️ To Every Muslim Child in Care

🤝 Our Responsibility

Islamophobia Awareness Month calls on us — carers, agencies, educators, communities — to:

• Listen without judgment.

• Protect without hesitation.

• Celebrate diversity, not fear it.

• Raise children who are proud of who they are.

A child who feels safe in their identity becomes an adult who walks confidently in the world.

🌍 In Fostering, Love Has No Religion — But It Must Respect All Faiths

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