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First Lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that a $ 25 million youth investment will be included in the President’s 2026 fiscal budget.
Funds will go to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Foster Independence Program to support young people passing outside custody. This will help provide housing for them, according to a press release from the first lady’s office.
“I am proud to have successfully secured $ 25 million to provide shelter for individuals who grow old out of guardianship,” the first lady in the release said.
First Lady Melania Trump welcomes military mothers to the White House for Mother’s Day
“This is another essential measure that ensures the safety, well -being and autonomy of those in the guardian community,” she also said.
The investment marks the 7th anniversary of the First Lady’s “Be Best” initiative, which it began during the first Trump administration to promote children’s well -being.
First Lady Melania Trump poses with children from the Washington boys and girls’ club in the White House kitchen garden on the southern lawn of the White House, Friday, September 22, 2017. (AP)
“The commitment of Secretary Scott Turner will provide thousands of young people who pass outside the custody system with dedicated rented assistance and other supporting services to promote stability and self-sufficiency,” Ms Trump added.
Hud Scott Turner’s secretary thanked the first lady for her work and dedication to her youth.
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“I am so grateful for the first lady’s efforts, for her commitment to helping our nation’s youth through its best initiative and to protect public-private partnerships that are changing life every day,” Turner said.
He added, “this funding dedicated to Foster Youth is a player of the game in providing young adults with short -term access to housing and support services that will prevent homelessness.”
Ms. Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in the US Capitol on March 3, 2025, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)
President Trump previously signed a presidential announcement by marking May 2025 as the National Foster Care Month.
“I am pleased to join my husband in honoring families, guardians and lawyers who provide shelter, stability and inspiration to our children,” she said in a concession at the time.
“I accept the tireless commitment of our American caretaker families who play a critical role to help children realize their full potential.”
“I accept the tireless commitment of our American caretaker families who play a critical role to help children realize their full potential.”
During his first administration, President Trump signed the Law on First Family Prevention Services, which aims to prevent children from entering custody by providing funding for evidence -based prevention services.
“We have the ability to inspire, raise and form the future hearts of our children,” Ms. Trump said this week. (Fox news)
Separately this week, Mrs. Trump hosted military mothers at the White House shortly before her mother’s day, honoring members of the service and their families.
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“The sacred force of women is a deep force with steadfast love and nutritious wisdom. We have the ability to inspire, raise and form future hearts of our children,” she said at the time.
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“This power, rooted in compassion and resistance, is a lantern of hope, then leads the way to generations to come,” Ms. Trump said.
