The opinion argues that the recent U.S. executive order “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families”—intended to improve the foster care system by expanding partnerships, resources, and supports for youth aging out of care—ultimately has a narrow focus that misses deeper systemic challenges facing foster youth and families. While the order aims to modernize foster care services and better connect young people with education, mentoring, and employment opportunities, the author says it doesn’t grapple with the broader economic insecurity, lack of affordable housing, limited access to health care, and long‑term instability that disproportionately affect young adults leaving care. As a result, the piece contends that without broader societal reforms to strengthen social safety nets and economic opportunity, the order will fall short of creating meaningful, lasting improvements in foster care outcomes.