Louisiana To Stop Diverting Federal Benefits For Foster Children

Louisiana is implementing a new policy to stop diverting federal benefits, such as Social Security survivor benefits, owed to foster youth, according to an Executive Order. The Order was issued the same day the governor issued a proclamation, “A Home for Every Child.”

The order and the proclamation both align with President Trump’s Foster Care initiative that launched in November 2025. Governor Jeff Landry said, “Louisiana is proud to be one of the first states to join President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s Foster Care initiative. Our actions today focus on two priorities: ensuring children have safe . . .