Langley Green Youth Centre Crawley, England
Saturday 19 September • 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Overview
Learn about becoming a foster carer or supported lodgings host, giving a child a safe, loving home that nurtures their faith and culture
Join our fostering and supported lodgings discussion!
Crawley Muslim Network and West Sussex County Council invite you to learn how you can help Muslim children and young people in our community.
We need more Muslim foster carers in West Sussex. Children who come into care often feel worried, lonely, and unsure. Being with someone who understands their faith, culture, and traditions can help them feel safe and supported.
If you are a Muslim individual, couple, or family, you may be able to make a real difference in a child’s life.
Many Muslim children and young people in our care are:
- Aged 16 and over
- Boys and young men
Could you provide a safe and caring home?
Could you help a young person stay connected to their Islamic faith, culture, and identity?
Come to our friendly information session and find out more about:
- Fostering children and young people
- Supported lodgings for young people aged 16+
- The pay and support available to carers
- How to start your fostering journey
You will hear from:
- Our Fostering Recruitment Team
- A local foster carer who will share their experience
You can ask questions or simply listen. There is no pressure and no commitment. We just want to share information and help you understand how fostering works.
Together, we can help provide safe, loving homes for children and young people in West Sussex.
For more information, visit:
fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/muslim-fostering
Or call us on:
0330 222 7775
Location
Langley Green Youth Centre
Stagelands
Crawley RH11 7PG
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my children along to this event?
Yes, although we may cover topics that children could find tricky, and cannot control the questions that the audience asks. Could friends of family care for them? If not, we will have some supervised craft activities available away from the discussion to keep younger children occupied.
Do I need a spare room to foster?
Yes. The child you foster will need their own dedicated bedroom. If fostering siblings from the same family, they may be able to share a room, if that’s part of their care plan, but they would need separate beds. Children you foster would never be able to share a room with other unrelated children.
If I foster, will I be matched with Muslim children only?
We will try to match Muslim children with Muslim carers, but this is not always possible and depends on which children need families at the time. 85% of our Muslim children are seeking asylum and are aged 16+. It’s worth considering your preference for which age group you would like to care for.
Is fostering allowed in Islam?
Yes. However, scholars emphasise that certain rules still apply – such as preserving the child’s family name and observing mahram boundaries once the child reaches puberty – but within those guidelines, caring for an orphan or vulnerable child in your home is encouraged as a good deed.