The director of the association's branch confirmedEastern Province Saad Al-Rubaie told Al-Youm that the association works as the executive arm of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to implement the highest standards of fostering practices.
Advanced governance
Al-Rubaie explained that the association applies advanced governance practices, earning it the highest levels of compliance and transparency from the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development, which has strengthened the trust of the community and donors.
He added that families wishing to foster children are subject to thirteen rigorous criteria to verify their psychological, economic, security, and health readiness, ensuring an ideal environment that nurtures the child and meets their needs.
precise standards
He stated that families wishing to foster are subject to thirteen rigorous criteria to verify their psychological, economic, security, and health readiness. This is followed by strict and continuous monitoring for two full years after the child is placed with the family, to ensure their complete adaptation and stability within their new family.
He pointed out that the association's unique strategy is based on the principle of legitimate breastfeeding, with careful consideration given to the physical similarities between the orphan and the foster family. This unique approach guarantees the protection of healthy psychological and social development, providing the child with a genuine family identity that transcends the traditional concept of fostering.
Integrated electronic portal
The association bolstered its organizational success by launching a comprehensive online portal that manages the relationship with families from the initial stages of the process until after placement. This digital transformation culminated in a massive media campaign that garnered over 759 million views in 2025, promoting a culture of fostering and updating its societal guidelines.
The association reaped the rewards of this institutional excellence by winning first place in the Princess Noura Award for Childhood in the category of Quality of Life and Psychological Well-being. It also topped the Ihsan platform rankings for two consecutive years in social services and received advanced certifications in institutional excellence and knowledge management.
Legitimate Breastfeeding Initiative
The association's managing director, Abdul Salam Al-Jabr, described the breastfeeding initiative as a positive step that bridges the gap of feelings of inadequacy and makes a radical difference in the orphan's future career and social life.
Association officials expressed their appreciation for the generous support of the wise leadership and the backing of Their Royal Highnesses the Princes of the regions, praising the pivotal role played by the association's supporters in the Eastern Province.
The association's humanitarian model aims to address the root causes of orphanhood by providing the child with a normal life under the care of parents, enabling them to integrate into society and build their future like any other child.
