Melania Trump Secures $25 Million Investment in President’s FY26 Budget for Foster Youth

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First Lady Melania Trump secured a $25 million investment in President Trump’s FY26 budget to provide housing and support for youth transitioning out of foster care. In recognition of the seventh anniversary of Mrs. Trump’s BE BEST initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated funds toward the Agency’s Foster Youth to Independence program (FYI).

First Lady Melania Trump has been actively supporting the foster care community through Fostering the Future, a BE BEST initiative, for several years. The announcement of this important investment coincides with National Foster Care Month and reflects the First Lady’s ongoing commitment to promoting children’s well-being and supporting youth through Be Best.

The FYI program, led by HUD and supported by public housing authorities across the country, offers housing assistance to eligible individuals under the age of 25 who are transitioning out of foster care. The program is designed to prevent homelessness and provide a foundation for young adults to pursue education, employment, and long-term independence.

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