President Trump signed the “Fostering the Future” executive order on November 13, 2025, launching a federal online hub for resources to support foster youth in education, housing, and career development. Joined by Melania Trump, he declared, “We are going to protect American children in foster care, and we’re going to ensure that they will never, ever be forgotten.”
The initiative modernizes support systems, promotes public-private partnerships, and mandates state performance scorecards to reduce placements. Amid concerns raised by the liberal activists, the order emphasizes opportunities and stability for transitioning foster youth.
In a clip that went viral on social media, the First Lady said, “It was 2021 when I developed the idea to establish an impactful platform with an important mission to provide individuals from the foster care community the ability to secure an entry-level job position and, in turn, financial independence.”
In a fact sheet which was intended to clear up misconceptions about the new order, the Whitehouse said, “Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize America’s foster care system and empower young Americans transitioning out of foster care with greater tools, resources, and opportunities to promote lifelong independence and success.”
Continuing, the same document explained, “This Executive Order represents a major milestone that will have lasting impact on the lives of children and families across the Nation.” Adding, “The Order launches the ‘Fostering the Future’ initiative, led by First Lady Melania Trump, to enhance the quality of Federal resources and capabilities while developing public- and private-sector partnerships that expand educational, employment, and mentorship opportunities for youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood.”
Additionally, the same document noted, “It establishes an online ‘Fostering the Future’ platform to connect youth to critical resources and build personalized plans to support their education, housing, career development, and pathway toward independence.”
Adding more context, the Whitehouse said, “It sets forth a strategy to reallocate underutilized Federal funds to promote educational success, career advancement, financial literacy, and self-sufficiency for individuals transitioning out of foster care.”
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This new program also strengthened partnerships with religious organizations. “It strengthens partnerships with faith-based organizations and houses of worship and directs action to stop discrimination based on religious beliefs, ensuring every qualified person is able to serve families and children in need,” the fact sheet noted.
Apart from modernizing the foster care system, the First Lady sought to address the issue of young adults aging out of the system. ” President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are ensuring our Nation’s foster care system harnesses the unparalleled generosity and resources available across our Nation to serve every child,” the Whitehouse explained.
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In conclusion, the document said, “Without the strong support systems and quality mentorship this Executive Order will bring, youth aging out of foster care often face steeper paths to success: only about half complete high school, fewer than 5% earn a four-year college degree, roughly one in five experience homelessness upon leaving care, and just half are gainfully employed by age 24.”
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