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Trump Signs $25 Million Order to Empower Foster Children

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the "Fostering the Future" order, led by First Lady Melania Trump.
The order aims to improve career and educational opportunities for more than 300,000 foster children.
It includes an online platform for personalized resources and increased access to educational vouchers and grants.
The program is part of Melania Trump's Be Best campaign and will receive $25 million in funding for 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, enacted on October 7, 2008, aimed to enhance support for over 400,000 children in foster care by improving educational stability and access to resources. This followed the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, which aimed to expedite adoptions and reduce the time children spent in foster care, addressing long-standing issues in the U.S. child welfare system.

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Story summary

On November 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the "Fostering the Future" order, led by First Lady Melania Trump.
The order aims to improve career and educational opportunities for more than 300,000 foster children.
It includes an online platform for personalized resources and increased access to educational vouchers and grants.
The program is part of Melania Trump's Be Best campaign and will receive $25 million in funding for 2026.

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