First Lady Melania Trump on Capitol Hill working to protect America's foster children

First Lady Melania Trump joined bipartisan lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a roundtable discussion on protecting America's foster care children. The event was part of her efforts to advance legislation supporting foster youth transitioning out of the system. In November 2025, President Donald Trump and Melania Trump signed an executive order expanding opportunities for education, career development, and housing for young people in foster care. The order is part of Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future' initiative, which provides educational opportunities and scholarships for foster children. Statistics show that only 50% of foster children finish high school and just 3% attain a college degree. The initiative aims to improve these outcomes by providing access to education and job training.