Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The President and First Lady marked National Foster Care Month by recognizing the dedication of foster families and those supporting children in foster care nationwide. They highlighted the critical roles caregivers, social workers, clergy, educators, and volunteers play in providing stability and hope to children facing significant challenges.
An Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, signed in November 2025, aims to strengthen the foster care system through new public and private sector collaboration, improved data sharing, and greater accountability.
The Melania Trump Fostering Youth to Independence Program has expanded to provide $30 million in housing support and long-term success for young people transitioning out of foster care, addressing a crucial period for independence.
State governments are implementing reforms to address the shortage of foster homes by recruiting new families, enhancing kinship placement policies, and equipping foster parents with needed training and resources. Additional investments aim to prevent unnecessary foster care placements and ensure that when children cannot remain safely at home, stable and loving foster families are available.
The Administration honors all who support foster children and pledges continued commitment to excellence in the foster care system during National Foster Care Month.