Executive Order 14359: Fostering the Future for American Children and Families

This executive order calls for a major modernization of the nation’s foster care system, emphasizing better data, improved case management, and stronger support for youth transitioning to adulthood. It directs federal agencies to upgrade outdated systems, leverage new tools—including predictive analytics and AI—to improve caregiver recruitment and child placement outcomes. The order also launches the “Fostering the Future” initiative, creating new pathways to education, employment, and self-sufficiency for young people leaving foster care. Additionally, it promotes expanded partnerships, including faith-based organizations, to ensure more families can participate in supporting children in need.