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To create communities where every child can be raised in a loving and stable home.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”DM Sans|500|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n FATE strives to increase and encourage the involvement of Muslim communities by providing accurate and up-to-date information while navigating them through the complexity of the US Foster Care System.<\/p>\n It is well known that in Medina, during the period of prophet Muhammad\u2019s (Peace be upon him) life, fostering care for orphans was a recognized practice known as Kafalah. FATE has set out to revive the sunnah of kafalah by creating awareness and assisting in the preparation of licensed Muslim foster families who have the ability to carry the legacy of our beloved Prophet forward.<\/p>\n We stand by and support these generous families who have committed themselves in providing temporary, stable and loving homes to all children – Muslim and non-Muslim alike.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”DM Sans|500|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_font_size=”40px” header_2_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_3_font=”DM Sans|500|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Considering the importance of serving the needs of orphans in Islam, ICNA Relief started a pilot program in Dallas, TX called FATE (Foster Care, Advocacy, Training and Education).<\/p>\n This program was spearheaded by an incident that had stirred the community in 2012. A sister in Dallas, TX who was the victim of domestic violence, got trapped in a Child Protective Services (CPS) custody battle. Her five children were removed from her custody because she was unable to protect them from her husband\u2019s violence.<\/p>\n The concerned community members reached out to ICNA Relief for help, and the search began to find a licensed Muslim foster home in Dallas to take these kids temporarily while the mother fought the custody battle with CPS. Unfortunately, this was a greater challenge as there were no Muslim foster care givers. This meant that the four girls and four-month-old baby boy had to be separated and placed in three non-Muslim homes. With ICNA Relief\u2019s help, the children were eventually reunited with their mother after a 9 month long legal battle and bearing the cost of $15,000.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_letter_spacing=”1px” header_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_font_size=”40px” header_2_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_3_font=”DM Sans|500|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n ICNA Relief recognized the tremendous need for Muslim foster parents in US and decided to initiate this program. With no licensed Muslim foster homes in the community, any Muslim child entering the foster care system would be placed with families of any faith or cultural background. It was<\/p>\n paramount to develop our expertise in the foster care system and promote Muslim foster care representation of ethnic minority as well as providing support to non-Muslim foster families who care for Muslim children.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”WHAT IS FOSTER CARE” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_letter_spacing=”1px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open_icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Foster care is a temporary living arrangement provided by the State for children when the biological parents are no longer able to provide a safe environment to a child. The State intervenes through CPS (Child Protective Services) and takes over the legal and physical custody of the child and temporarily places them in the custody of a licensed foster parent or a relative approved by the State, while the court investigates the abuse and negligence charges\/allegations against the parents.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”FOSTER CARE IN ISLAM” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_letter_spacing=”1px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open_icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Taking care of a vulnerable child and assuming guardianship is encouraged in Islam and is referred to as \u2018Kafalah\u2019 which literally means \u201cto feed\u201d is best translated as \u201cfoster care\u201d. Islamically it is not permissible for an adopted child to be the adoptive parents\u2019 real child. Foster Care is an established system in Islam which played an active role in the life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa). Fostering and caring for needy children was exemplified by Islam\u2019s greatest and final Prophet \u2013 the Prophet Muhammad We receive multiple examples of how we can implement this in our own lives.<\/p>\n For example, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) himself, was not raised by his parents. Instead, he was raised in the home of his father\u2019s brother, Abu Talib. Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) is known to have raised Zayd (May Allah be pleased with him) like his own child. In fact, people had started referring to him as Zayd Ibn Muhammad, which in English means, Zayd \u2013 the son of Muhammad. This continued until Allah revealed the rules regarding lineage, and clarified that a<\/p>\n child is to use their biological parents name as their last name \u2013 no matter where they were raised or by whom.<\/p>\n Many of our prophets including Musa (AS) was raised by Pharaoh\u2019s (Fir’awn) wife Asiya, who made Musa as her adopted son. Even our greatest scholars Imam Shafi\u2019i, Imam Bukhari and Imam Suyuti (may Allah have mercy on them all) were also orphans who were well taken care of by a loving and generous community. When Quraish was suffering severe economic difficulties, including drought and hunger, Abu Talib opened his home to several children and brought them under his care. In order to eleviate the financial burden for his uncle, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) sought help from another one of his uncles, Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him). Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) suggested that he should take one of the children from under the care of Abu Talib into their own homes. Abu Talib agreed with the suggestion, and placed one child in the care of Abbas, and one in the care of Prophet Muhammad (-) \ufdfa and this is how Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) entered the house of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (),\ufdfa and was therefore, raised by him.<\/p>\n Islam places such an importance on the wellbeing of children and addresses care and concern for all children in need especially those without parents, through many stories. In fact, the Quran itself explains and emphasizes in multiple places about how to care for children without parents and that they are our responsibility – \u201cAnd do good to parents, relatives, orphans and the poor\u201d Quran 2: 83.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”WHY DO WE NEED MUSLIM FOSTER PARENTS” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_font_size=”20px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”18px” body_letter_spacing=”1px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” open_icon_color=”gcid-a5350154-72ee-4f43-863b-dce52452618f” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Foster care needs for children from muslim communities is increasing with the growing number of muslim population in America. Islam praises the individuals that seek to help those in need and distress, especially those that are the most weak and vulnerable of society. Sadly, however, there are times when children entering the Foster Care System, erroneously find themselves abandoned by society. It is a necessity for the current and future well-being of these children who deserve a stable, loving home. The lives of these devastated children are propelled into absolute chaos for reasons that may be beyond their understanding or control. FATE encourages all Muslims to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) by opening their hearts and fulfilling the beautiful Sunnah of Kafala.<\/span><\/p>\n For example, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) himself, was not raised by his parents. Instead, he was raised in the home of his father\u2019s brother, Abu Talib. Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) is known to have raised Zayd (May Allah be pleased with him) like his own child. In fact, people had started referring to him as Zayd Ibn Muhammad, which in English means, Zayd \u2013 the son of Muhammad. This continued until Allah revealed the rules regarding lineage, and clarified that a<\/p>\n child is to use their biological parents name as their last name \u2013 no matter where they were raised or by whom.<\/p>\n Many of our prophets including Musa (AS) was raised by Pharaoh\u2019s (Fir’awn) wife Asiya, who made Musa as her adopted son. Even our greatest scholars Imam Shafi\u2019i, Imam Bukhari and Imam Suyuti (may Allah have mercy on them all) were also orphans who were well taken care of by a loving and generous community. When Quraish was suffering severe economic difficulties, including drought and hunger, Abu Talib opened his home to several children and brought them under his care. In order to eleviate the financial burden for his uncle, Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) sought help from another one of his uncles, Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him). Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa) suggested that he should take one of the children from under the care of Abu Talib into their own homes. Abu Talib agreed with the suggestion, and placed one child in the care of Abbas, and one in the care of Prophet Muhammad (-) \ufdfa and this is how Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) entered the house of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (),\ufdfa and was therefore, raised by him.<\/p>\n Islam places such an importance on the wellbeing of children and addresses care and concern for all children in need especially those without parents, through many stories. In fact, the Quran itself explains and emphasizes in multiple places about how to care for children without parents and that they are our responsibility – \u201cAnd do good to parents, relatives, orphans and the poor\u201d Quran 2: 83.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ABOUT USVision To create communities where every child can be raised in a loving and stable home.Our Mission FATE strives to increase and encourage the involvement of Muslim communities by providing accurate and up-to-date information while navigating them through the complexity of the US Foster Care System. 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Reviving the Sunnah of Kafalah<\/h3>\n
OUR JOURNEY<\/h1>\n
The Background<\/h2>\n
Lesson learned<\/span><\/h2>\n