First Lady Melania Trump has secured $25 million in President Trump’s FY26 budget to support housing and services for youth ageing out of foster care. The funding, announced in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aligns with the seventh anniversary of her BE BEST initiative.
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 7, 2025
National Foster Care Month
I am pleased to join my husband, our President, in honoring the selfless individuals who bring love and stability to our foster children. The unwavering commitment of America’s foster families inspires us all – I look… pic.twitter.com/p06wRmzST2
“I am proud to have successfully secured $25 million to provide housing for individuals aging out of foster care,” said Mrs. Trump. “This is another essential measure that ensures the safety, welfare, and autonomy of those in the foster community.”
🚨BREAKING: @PressSec Announces @FLOTUS Secures $25 Million Investment for HUD's Support of Foster Youth.
— Department of Housing and Urban Development (@HUDgov) May 9, 2025
This program helps provide young adults aging out of the foster care system the housing and services they need to be self sufficient & successful.pic.twitter.com/4wgGefa5QJ
The funds will support HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. HUD Secretary Scott Turner praised the First Lady’s leadership, calling the investment “a game changer.” The announcement also coincides with National Foster Care Month, underscoring Melania Trump’s long-term commitment to vulnerable youth.
