June 06th, 2025
WASHINGTON – In a series of announcements during the month of May, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner highlighted the department’s commitment to America’s foster youth during National Foster Care Month. Under President Trump’s leadership and in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, HUD has awarded $4.8 million to date for youth aging out of foster care under the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, and announced $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance.
Highlights of the month below:
President Trump declares May as National Foster Care Month
On May 7th, President Trump declared the month of May as National Foster Care Month, calling upon all Americans to find ways to support children and youth in foster care, and to recognize the invaluable contributions of foster parents and other caregivers.
HUD Provides $1.8 million to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care on Anniversary of First Lady Melania Trump’s BE BEST Initiative
HUD collaborated with the Office of the First Lady on the seventh anniversary of the First Lady’s BE BEST Initiative to announce $1.8 million to support youth aging out of foster care through the FYI program. The investment will assist more than 100 young Americans across 11 states aging out of the foster care system with temporary, supportive funding to prevent homelessness for a duration of 36 months. Launched by Mrs. Trump in 2018, BE BEST is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children with a renewed emphasis on supporting foster youth through initiatives like Fostering the Future.
First Lady Melania Trump Secures $25 Million Investment in President’s FY26 Budget for Foster Youth
In honor of National Foster Care Month, First Lady Melania Trump announced on Thursday, May 8th that she secured a $25 million investment in the President’s FY26 Budget to provide housing and support to foster youth.
“I am proud to have successfully secured $25 million to provide housing for individuals aging out of foster care. This is another essential measure that ensures the safety, welfare, and autonomy of those in the foster community,” commented First Lady Melania Trump.
The First Lady continued, “Secretary Scott Turner’s commitment will provide thousands of youth transitioning out of the foster care system with dedicated rental assistance and other supportive services to promote stability and self-sufficiency.”
President Trump highlights $25 million to support foster youth aging out of the foster care system.
HUD Provides $1.3 million to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
On May 30th, Secretary Turner announced an additional $1.3 million dollar investment across 10 states under HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program to assist young Americans aging out of the foster care system with temporary, supportive funding to prevent homelessness. The announcement will impact more than 100 young Americans.
HUD Announces More Than $10 Million to House Families and Youth and Promote Self-Sufficiency
On May 19th, HUD awarded more than $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance funding for youth and families who lack safe and adequate housing. The award funds 573 vouchers at 11 public housing agencies (PHAs) across four states.
“A pathway to self-sufficiency is now one step closer as HUD works with localities to provide flexible funding for rental assistance and supportive services to foster youth and to keep foster-care-involved families together," said Secretary Scott Turner. “This commitment from HUD will help lay the groundwork for a future with greater opportunity and strong family values.” back...
Highlights of the month below:
President Trump declares May as National Foster Care Month
On May 7th, President Trump declared the month of May as National Foster Care Month, calling upon all Americans to find ways to support children and youth in foster care, and to recognize the invaluable contributions of foster parents and other caregivers.
HUD Provides $1.8 million to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care on Anniversary of First Lady Melania Trump’s BE BEST Initiative
HUD collaborated with the Office of the First Lady on the seventh anniversary of the First Lady’s BE BEST Initiative to announce $1.8 million to support youth aging out of foster care through the FYI program. The investment will assist more than 100 young Americans across 11 states aging out of the foster care system with temporary, supportive funding to prevent homelessness for a duration of 36 months. Launched by Mrs. Trump in 2018, BE BEST is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children with a renewed emphasis on supporting foster youth through initiatives like Fostering the Future.
First Lady Melania Trump Secures $25 Million Investment in President’s FY26 Budget for Foster Youth
In honor of National Foster Care Month, First Lady Melania Trump announced on Thursday, May 8th that she secured a $25 million investment in the President’s FY26 Budget to provide housing and support to foster youth.
“I am proud to have successfully secured $25 million to provide housing for individuals aging out of foster care. This is another essential measure that ensures the safety, welfare, and autonomy of those in the foster community,” commented First Lady Melania Trump.
The First Lady continued, “Secretary Scott Turner’s commitment will provide thousands of youth transitioning out of the foster care system with dedicated rental assistance and other supportive services to promote stability and self-sufficiency.”
President Trump highlights $25 million to support foster youth aging out of the foster care system.
HUD Provides $1.3 million to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
On May 30th, Secretary Turner announced an additional $1.3 million dollar investment across 10 states under HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program to assist young Americans aging out of the foster care system with temporary, supportive funding to prevent homelessness. The announcement will impact more than 100 young Americans.
HUD Announces More Than $10 Million to House Families and Youth and Promote Self-Sufficiency
On May 19th, HUD awarded more than $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) voucher assistance funding for youth and families who lack safe and adequate housing. The award funds 573 vouchers at 11 public housing agencies (PHAs) across four states.
“A pathway to self-sufficiency is now one step closer as HUD works with localities to provide flexible funding for rental assistance and supportive services to foster youth and to keep foster-care-involved families together," said Secretary Scott Turner. “This commitment from HUD will help lay the groundwork for a future with greater opportunity and strong family values.” back...
