Trump, Melania introduce EO to help foster children with education, jobs

The First Lady announced the program, which will create an "online platform for current and former foster youth to develop customized plans for their self-sufficiency and success by connecting them with critical resources" such as education and employment training, per the White House.

“This executive order, 'Fostering the Future for American Children and Families,' gives me tremendous pride," the first lady said, later adding, "It aims to establish a comprehensive network connecting federal departments and agencies, private sector businesses, higher learning institutions, and charitable organizations. This will create new educational and employment opportunities country wide."

"Our faith-based organizations will continue playing a vital and consequential role," she added, later saying, "I predict this small spark today will ignite a profound and lasting nationwide movement. Our united resolve will foster a thriving future filled with compassion and innovation. Together, we will illuminate the pathway for today’s foster children to become tomorrow’s builders."

“All of this has been made possible by Melani’s incredible devotion to America’s youth,” President Trump added, saying that Second Lady Usha Vance worked alongside the First Lady on the project. After his remarks, the president signed the order.

The program will also increase “access to Education and Training Vouchers and federal grants to support more time-limited and credentialed programs that promote educational success, workforce advancement, and financial literacy for young people transitioning out” of the foster care system.

Melania Trump said that several colleges have joined in coordinating the effort, including Vanderbilt University, University of Miami, and Villanova University.