National Foster Care Month, 2026

Key Points

• Trump named May 2026 as National Foster Care Month to honor the families and workers who help children in the foster care system.
• The announcement highlights a $30 million program led by Melania Trump that helps young people find a place to live after they leave foster care.
• The government is working with states to find more foster parents and give them the training and help they need to care for children.
• New rules aim to keep families together when possible and try to place children with relatives if they cannot stay at home.

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