The first lady was instrumental in connecting public and private sector partners.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday entitled “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families.” The order, spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump under her Be Best initiative, brings together public and private sector partners, supported by federal resources, to equip adolescents who have been in foster care.
“I would like to thank the cabinet secretaries, congress members, scholarship donors, and various organizations for their unending advocacy. A special thank you to my husband for his enduring commitment to Fostering the Future,“ Mrs. Trump said. “Too many people from the foster care community end up homeless, in danger on America’s streets.“
The first lady continued, “It was 2021 when I developed the idea to establish an impactful platform with an important mission: to provide individuals from the foster care community the ability to secure an entry-level job position, and in turn… financial independence.“
“Fostering the Future, a Be Best initiative, provides individuals from the foster care community with technology-based scholarships to attend colleges and universities throughout America,“ Mrs. Trump explained. “Fostering the Future sets these individuals on their career paths, but more significantly, it equips each scholarship recipient with a fundamental foundation of knowledge that will endure throughout their lifetimes.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the first lady as she advocates for the welfare of children and teens through her Be Best initiative.
- For the president as he supports the partnerships to help adolescents coming out of foster care find employment and build their future.
Sources: The White House,
