Alex J. Adams

ACF Assistant Secretary (@ACFHHS) at U.S. HHS (@HHSGov), former Idaho HHS/Budget/Regulatory Leader

[Governor Mike Kehoe @GovMikeKehoe]

We look forward to making @TrumpAccounts available to the youth in Missouri’s care.

Youth in foster care deserve the same access as every other child to build opportunity and their own American Dream.

https://t.co/idJKEn88Jr

[ACF @ACFHHS]

Rhode Island will no longer divert survivor benefits away from foster youth to cover state child welfare costs.

Thank you, @GovDanMcKee, for your leadership on this issue.

[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

Working with @StateDept we are revoking passports of parents who are significantly in arrears on child support. Already we’re seeing parents write checks as large as $176k to avoid this from happening. Thanks to @SenatorLankford for highlighting this important work to protect children and ensure they have the resources they need.

[ACF @ACFHHS]

ACF’s Office of Child Support Enforcement is working diligently with @StateDept to hold parents accountable. Those who fail to pay child support could lose their passport, as @SenatorLankford recently explained.

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[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

Let’s get to all 50 states! @ACFHHS is hosting a call with @USTreasury this week to provide technical assistance to states to help deliver on the @FirstLadyOffice call to action!

[Office of the First Lady @FirstLadyOffice]

“Now is the time for everyone to act. All 50 states should pledge to protect America’s foster youth.  Let’s elevate America’s children above politics. I urge every Governor and business leader in America to help fund these accounts.”

First Lady Melania Trump
Fostering the Future Accounts
June 11, 2026

[ACF @ACFHHS]

In May, ACF unveiled a child care reform package centered around three goals:

1. Lower costs
2. Expand access
3. Better serve families who rely on federally-funded child care programs

Learn more from @A1Policy: https://t.co/6Y4qqjFJvt

[Trump Accounts @TrumpAccounts]

🇺🇸 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Accounts Powered by Trump Accounts

https://t.co/nmBjBNh1z1

[Marc Beckman @MarcBeckman]

All Fifty Governors should pledge to fund their state’s Fostering the Future Accounts.

This is a moral obligation.

[ACF @ACFHHS]

H.657 bill has been signed into law. Vermont will now preserve Social Security survivor benefits for foster youth.

Thank you, @GovPhilScott for prioritizing the needs of children in your state.

[ACF @ACFHHS]

🚨States can now preserve Social Security survivor benefits for foster youth through Fostering the Future Accounts!

This gives states the tools necessary to support the financial independence of youth in care.

Thank @FLOTUS & @SecScottBessent for your leadership!

[The Hill @thehill]

Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady’s initiative
https://t.co/hZSgFuUR8K

[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

Let’s get every state in the country to create Fostering the Future accounts for youth! This effort by @FLOTUS will change the trajectory of lives!

[First Lady Melania Trump @FLOTUS]

AMERICA:
Foster Children are in all 50 states.

GOVERNORS:
Pledge to set up Fostering the Future Accounts in your State now.

This is not a political issue. This is a national moral obligation.

[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

Thrilled that Idaho is leading the way! Thanks @GovernorLittle for joining @FLOTUS in creating Fostering the Future accounts for foster youth!

[Brad Little @GovernorLittle]

I was honored to join @FLOTUS & @SecScottBessent in support of the new Fostering the Future initiative powered by Trump Accounts.

This effort gives kids in foster care the same opportunity as every other child to begin building financial security and investing in their future.

[Alex J. Adams @ACF_Adams]

This is a complete game-changer from @FLOTUS - with 23 states already pledging to create Fostering the Future accounts for youth in foster care!

[Governor Greg Gianforte @GovGianforte]

Joining @FLOTUS and @SecScottBessent, Montana is setting up Trump Accounts for children in foster care.

@DPHHSMT is proud to help foster youth establish these accounts that build real savings and support a child’s transition into adulthood.

[America First Policy Institute @A1Policy]

🚨 Foster kids deserve every opportunity to succeed.

Trump Accounts will give foster kids what many never had, automatic access to savings, investing, and long-term wealth-building tools.