FORMER FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP TOURS PLACE OF HOPE

Melania Trump, in her first sit-down interview since leaving The White House, shares with Fox & Friends about her "Foster the Future" initiative and her recent tour of Place of Hope. 


When speaking about foster children and youth, foster parents and young adults who age out of foster care she explains, "they need our support, resources, empowerment to achieve their American Dream."


On Tuesday, the Former First Lady posted on her social media, "I am grateful that organizations like @placeofhope exist to support families & children in the foster care community. During #NationalFosterCareMonth, it is crucial that we raise awareness & provide resources to set children on track to achieve their fullest potential."


PEOPLE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE

"...recently, the former first lady made a rare post-White House outing to tour Place of Hope, one of the largest foster care agencies in Palm Beach County, Florida and a respected safe haven for children in need.


'Melania toured the facilities due to it being foster care awareness month,' a source from Place of Hope tells PEOPLE of the May 3 tour. 'The former First Lady met with several students on campus and discussed the foster care system and what happens when students age out.'


The source adds that Melania was at the Palm Beach Gardens facility for 'more than an hour, and was quite friendly and interested in asking questions. The kids said she was excited to see the place and learn more,' the source continues. 'They felt she has a real heart for the aged out foster kids. She specifically asked for a meeting with the former foster youth because she knows that is a major issue she wants to tackle more.'"

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A WORD FROM CHARLES BENDER

"We are so thankful that Mrs. Trump visited our flagship campus and took time to learn about our model of care and most importantly spend quality meaningful time with a group of former foster youth who all continue to be involved with Place of Hope. She made them feel very special simply because of her genuine heart for them and desire to help foster systemic change."


May is Foster Care Awareness Month

Since opening our doors in 2001, Place of Hope has served over 21,000 foster children, homeless and aged out youth, single moms with children, families in transition, and human trafficking survivors. We are on track to serve between 5,000 - 10,000 each year across our regional footprint. 


We cannot do this without the dedication and support of our committed donors. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. 


Consider a gift today to continue providing hope and healing for thousands of children and youth who are hurting. Thank you.


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