# Hawaii Pioneers Foster Kids’ Financial Future | Honolulu News

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-07-07T21:17:42+00:00
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Hawaii just made history by becoming the first state to give every foster child a funded, tax-advantaged savings account — a bold move that ensures no young person in care is left behind as they step into adulthood. With federal, foundation, and state partnerships, kids from birth to 17 now get seed money: $1,000 for those born 2025–2028, $250 for under-11s from the Dell Foundation, and $250 for ages 11–17 thanks to the Ed Freedman Stable Road Foundation. These accounts unlock financial freedom at age 18 — empowering teens to invest in education, business, or homeownership. This isn’t just policy — it’s a powerful promise that every child deserves a future built on financial security. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa3edf591fbaab5c

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