Overview
- The order creates a national Fostering the Future program, authorizes an online planning hub for current and former foster youth, and expands access to Education and Training Vouchers, federal grants, and tax‑credit scholarship pathways.
- HHS’s Administration for Children and Families will launch an aligned initiative and pilot donations of decommissioned federal laptops to foster youth to help close the digital divide.
- OPM is opening Pathways internships and early‑career roles to people who have been in foster care and will build a dedicated applicant portal with professional development support.
- Treasury and HUD will host roundtables on financial literacy and housing stability for youth transitioning from care, with initial findings expected in Spring 2026.
- The order directs child‑welfare data modernization and stronger engagement with faith‑based partners, and multiple outlets report a $25 million FY2026 allocation for transitional housing and supports.