The process can take up to 6 months. The UK government will fund ALL costs. Whoever has the time, room or have no children or might know anyone who would be interested are desperately urged to register.

To foster: للرعاية
https://www.gov.uk/apply-foster-child-council

To adopt: للتبني
https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-adopt-child-through-council

Some agencies that help with registrations:

An independent Muslim fostering agency : http://www.fostercarelink.com

Hajj-HarunAlibhai: Foster Care Link – Specialist Fostering Service :http://www.fostercarelink.com

Another agency website : www.sunbeamfostering.com

” with regard to the virtue of sponsoring orphans and the great reward for that, Muslim (2983) narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The one who sponsors an orphan, whether it is a relative of his or not, he and I will be like these two in Paradise,” and Maalik pointed with his forefinger and middle finger.