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Muslim Foster Care Association of Nova Scotia (MFA)

The Muslim Foster Care Association (MFA) of Nova Scotia is a group of volunteers promoting awareness and community engagement and building capacity for fostering and adoption within the Muslim community in Nova Scotia. The MFA also collaborate with Muslim groups and societies in the province to support Muslim children/youth and families facing challenges and streamline the process to get community help and guidance.

Muslim Foster Care Association of Nova Scotia (MFA) Goals

  • Raise awareness within the Muslim community
  • Build capacity in Muslim fostering families
  • Build capacity in Muslim Alternative Caregiver Program  
  • Facilitate access to resources and information and address barriers (language, cultural difference, community support)
  • Promote community engagement and volunteering
  • Network with key stakeholders

Our Team

Jehier Afifi

Chair

Medhat Esmat

Co-Chair

Sawsan Elborno

Social Services Expert

Darine Elsahli

Social Services Expert

Dalia El-Dib

Member

Manal Elnenaei

Member

Amal Abdel Magid

Member