Telling your child the truth about their kafala is crucial for their psychological well-being and identity formation.

There are several key points to consider when approaching this conversation with your children:

The younger the child is when they are informed, the better the results tend to be.
Informing the child of the truth is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process throughout the child's life, adjusted according to their age.
Telling the child the truth should be done in simple and age-appropriate ways. Initially, it's best to avoid sharing too many details. Children seek more information as they grow. Always maintain clarity and honesty and avoid lying or distorting Kafala events.
You can start with children at the age of 3 by reading stories about Kafala, available on the Yalla Kafala YouTube channel. Afterwards, you can tell the child their own kafala story using personal photos, making them the hero of their tale.
Recognize that your perception of kafala will impact your child's perception. If you tell your child their kafala story with sadness and despair, they might absorb these feelings and feel the same way about their kafala. Conversely, if you tell their story with pride, emphasizing the joyful moments and explaining why you feel fortunate about their kafala, your child will most likely feel proud of their kafala journey and happy to be part of their kafala family.
If your child is seeking answers that you do not have information about, be honest and tell them that you do not have this information, but are willing to help them find it if they want.
Acknowledge that the kafala child has an unknown past that they are not responsible for. So, it's normal for the child to have feelings of longing for their biological family, even if they've never met them. This longing does not diminish their love for their kafala family. Therefore, it's essential to respect and acknowledge their feelings and help them express them in healthy ways.
Follow Yalla Kafala's page to learn about the schedules of positive parenting workshops and how to tell your child the truth.

Exploring Kafala

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my kafala child's name?

Is it permissible for a man to apply for kafala while he is single?

Is it permissible for Egyptains families living abroad to apply for kafala?

I have a 7-year-old biological child and I do not intend to have more biological children, can I still apply for kafala?

Can I apply for kafala even if I don't own an apartment?

Can I sponsor a child in an orphanage, or do I need to raise them at home?

Is it possible for someone who has overcome cancer to be a kafala parent?

I am married and self-employed, without a salary breakdown. Can I still apply for kafala?

Can I be a kafala parent to a 21-year-old individual?

If the kafala procedures are free of charge, why do we pay 3,000 EGP to the Ministry?

I want to have a kafala child, but I am afraid of the responsibility that comes with it.

Can I apply for kafala if I am a single woman living in my mother's apartment?

Must the parents be married for 3+ years before they can apply for kafala?

I registered through the ministry's website a while ago, but I didn't receive any response yet, and no one has reached out to inquire about my situation. What steps should I take next?

Is it mandatory for both spouses to be physically present in Egypt during the kafala process?

Does the Egyptian law hold the rights of kafala children?

Can kafala children join their family's sports club membership?

Can kafala children be covered under their family's corporate medical insurance?

Do you have a Facebook group?

Is it permissible for the child to travel with his kafala mother to visit his father abroad?

What are the procedures for visiting Yalla Kafala's office?

What is the bank letter?

Does Yalla Kafala have children available for kafala?

Can I volunteer with you? and how?

What are Yalla Kafala's activities?

How to tell children the truth about kafala?

How long does the kafala process take?

Are there opportunities for volunteering or working with Yalla Kafala?

Are there specific times to visit Yalla Kafala branches?

What are Yalla Kafala's locations?

Could you provide more details on the positive discipline workshops?

Does Yalla Kafala offer training for families to qualify them for Kafala?

What is the kafala application fee?

Do I need to visit a particular laboratory to obtain the health certificate?

Can you recommend reputable orphanages where children are available for kafala?

What is Yalla Kafala's contact number?

What is the legal form of writing an Usufruct, Bare Ownership or Gift agreement?

Where should I go to submit the kafala documents?

What are the kafala eligibility conditions?

What is the first step to start the kafala process? - What are the steps of the kafala process?

Can I choose the baby I will adopt? How?

How long does the process of application till approval take?

What papers do I need?

Where do I go?

Why can’t my baby (adopted child) inherit from me?

Do I need to breastfeed?

If I’m a single woman, what name does my adopted child get?

Can the baby take the full father's name?

Can I change the child's first name?

Can I travel with my kafala child or live abroad (in another country outside Egypt)?

What if I don’t live in Egypt, can I still adopt/ become a kafala parent?

Who can become a kafala parent?

Is Kafala allowed in Islam?

Does adoption really exist in Egypt?

What is the difference between the Western idea of adoption and kafala?

What are the children's names when they were found?

Where are the children found? Is there a process to look for them?

Why are the children in orphanages? Who abandons their children?

How many orphans are there in Egypt?