Statement by the First Lady on the Presidential Proclamation Honoring National Foster Care Month

First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement supporting President Donald J. Trump's official Proclamation designating May 2025, as National Foster Care Month. The date of the Proclamation is notable because May 7, 2025, also marks the anniversary of the First Lady's Be Best initiative, which was launched in 2018.

"I am proud of the work I have done to support the foster care community during the past several years, and I am pleased to join my husband in honoring the families, caregivers, and advocates who provide shelter, stability, and inspiration to our children. I acknowledge the tireless dedication of our American foster families who play a critical role in helping children realize their full potential."

First Lady Melania Trump's Be Best initiative supports children's well-being, including individuals within the foster care community, through her Fostering the Future platform. The full text of the Presidential Proclamation on National Foster Care Month is available on WhiteHouse.gov here.