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Donald Trump issued an executive order to address anti-religious sentiment in foster care programs.

The president instructed RFK Jr. to overhaul how states measure foster care program success.

Utah first lady Abby Cox applauded Trump's announcement after launching her own initiatives.

President Donald Trump instructed federal agencies to revamp the nation’s child welfare services on Thursday by improving data collection in all 50 states, increasing career opportunities for foster children and enhancing partnerships with faith groups.

The executive order tasked Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with strengthening federal ties to religious organizations that serve foster families, and with confronting policies that discourage qualified families from

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