Marriage, Family, & Children

AFPI Launches the National Adoption Project

AFPI: Father’s Day Should Honor Fathers, Not Pride Activism  

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released the following statement from Jack Brewer, Chair of Opportunity Now and Vice-Chair of 1776, affirming the importance of fathers and strong families and condemning the vulgar display of Pride activities that took place on Pennsylvania Avenue on Father’s Day.

Foster Care in America: The Case for Fostering the Future Accounts

On June 11, 2026, First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched Fostering the Future Accounts, the first dedicated savings and investment vehicle for children in foster care.

Trump Administration Child Care Reform Package

On May 11, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a comprehensive child care reform package. Rather than waiting for a divided Congress to approve new spending, the Trump Administration used executive action to fundamentally rewrite the rules governing federal child care block grants and Head Start, the federally funded program that provides early childhood education, childcare, nutrition, and health services to low-income children.

“Fostering the Future Accounts” Expand Opportunity for Youth in Foster Care