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Administration for Children and Families

10/24/2025

Trump Appointee Demands States Roll Back Foster Parenting Rules That Aim to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth 

Michael Fitzgerald

The Trump administration has told at least five states to “review and, where necessary, amend” policies that require foster parents to affirm the gender identity of foster youth, documents obtained by The Imprint confirm. 

10/7/2025

Idaho Child Welfare Leader Pushed Rapid Reforms in Brief Tenure Before Trump Appointment To Federal Office

Michael Fitzgerald

Alex Adams, confirmed today as Trump’s top official on children and families, slashed “rocks-in-shoes” regulations and boosted spending on foster care prevention.

New York Legislation Aims to Ensure Adoption Subsidies Follow the Child

9/3/2025

Idaho Foster Youth Didn’t Receive Social Security Money They’re Entitled To. That Will Soon Change.

Laura Guido

Between July 2021 and May 2025, Idaho collected more than $2 million in Social Security and disability benefits intended for foster youth to offset the cost of their care.

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