‘By overlooking faith, the care system is missing out on willing carers and denying children stability’

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Author: Equi

Published on: July 11, 2025

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Our Director, Javed Khan OBE, has written a piece in Community Care

‘By overlooking faith, the care system is missing out on willing carers and denying children stability.’

Research shows British Muslims are significantly more likely to consider fostering or adoption, yet face barriers that reflect a wider neglect of faith in the system. It’s time to address this if we want stability for children and equity for carers.

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