30/09/2026
✨ In celebration of , we are sharing stories from the fostering community.
We had the pleasure of having foster parents, Mdm Norizan and Mr Jamaluddin, to share their fostering journey at our info-sharing session on 22 August 2026. Mdm Norizan and Mr Jamaluddin have been fostering for 10 years and are presently caring for a 12-year-old boy, Farzan*, since he was two.
Mdm Norizan and Mr Jamaluddin recalled that Farzan was very quiet and reserved when he first came into their home. Subsequently, they discovered that he was experiencing developmental delays in his speech and fine motor skills. During the session, they shared with the attendees how they navigated these challenges and supported Farzan with help from professionals.
Mr Jamaluddin also shared that fishing has always been a family affair, and Farzan picked up fishing as a hobby from him when he was six. The family spends quality time together bonding over fishing. Now, Farzan can tie fishing knots and set up fishing equipment independently!
Mdm Norizan mentioned that Farzan enjoys building LEGO sets and dreams of becoming an engineer in the future. Besides providing basic necessities like food and shelter, foster families provide a secure and stable family environment, where children can pursue and develop their interests.
If you are interested to find out more about fostering, contact Epworth Foster Care at [email protected] (email) or 9119 8711 (WhatsApp).
*not his real name
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