Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte met with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner for a roundtable discussion focused on young people aging out of the foster care system, according to the Governor’s office. The meeting addressed housing stability and support services for foster youth transitioning to adulthood — a population that advocates say faces heightened risks of homelessness and poverty.

Foster youth who age out of the system without permanent family connections frequently struggle to secure stable housing, employment, and mental health resources. Montana, like many rural states, faces distinct challenges in delivering those services across a geographically dispersed population. State and federal officials have increasingly focused on the overlap between foster care outcomes and youth mental health needs.

No specific policy announcements were immediately reported from the roundtable. Further details on any resulting state or federal commitments are expected to follow.