00:07When I first developed fostering the future, one thing became very clear. The foster care
00:14community requires action over awareness. This truth stands today. I'm proud to share that
00:23fostering the future currently maintains a footprint of over 20 universities across the
00:30country from coast to coast, as quote, the son of Texas. It's a big state, so the son of Texas.
00:38Although reports vary, roughly 3% of individuals in foster care community earn a college degree
00:47in 2025, we can close this gap. But still, foster youth face a special set of challenges outside
00:58the classroom that have a serious impact of their academic performance. These issues include housing
01:07instability, educational advocacy, financial barriers, transportation, continuity, access to
01:16technology, and other related issues. Aging out of foster care. Each one of those bills
01:23responds to challenges. Congress now has the opportunity to create a lasting positive impact
01:30on this community. Beginning here in this room, we can once again change people's lives. With
01:39the new legislation, we can ensure that the opportunity is more than helpful for individuals in the
01:46foster care community. It can be their first ride. Thank you.
01:51Thank you Mrs. Trump and Jaden and Jocelyn for joining us here today.
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