Umm Al-Fahm Community Center Hosts Foster Care Awareness Event

The Parent and Family Department at the Umm Al-Fahm Community Center, affiliated with the Umm Al-Fahm municipality, recently hosted an awareness and informational meeting for women focused on foster care and foster families. The event aimed to enhance societal awareness, empower women, and broaden their engagement in humanitarian and social issues.

The meeting provided an opportunity to learn about the "Mataf Association for Foster Families," its work in foster care, and its role in supporting and training foster families. Discussions covered the concept of foster care, its humanitarian and social dimensions, and the positive impact foster families can have on children needing a stable and nurturing environment.

The session was led by social workers Haya Abu Kushk Shahbari and Yasmin Masalha Younis, who provided comprehensive information and answered participants' questions. Andalus Ighbariya, director of the Parent and Family Department, welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of such events for connecting women with community initiatives and humanitarian fields.

Ighbariya stated that the department is developing diverse programs centered on women, offering not only parenting and family content but also opportunities for learning, knowledge acquisition, and engagement with community services. The Community Center views empowering women as a core social responsibility, providing a supportive environment for personal growth and active participation in society.

The event aligns with the Community Center's vision to strengthen families and women's roles, encourage community initiatives, and connect women with available resources. The goal is to foster knowledge, cooperation, and transform public meetings into platforms for awareness, development, and participation. The center continues its work through various programs to enhance community awareness and support women as active contributors to family and society.