Take the FYSS Student Survey!
All new students please complete this survey. NEW Students ONLY.
Our Mission and History
The mission of UC Riverside’s Office of Foster Youth Services (FYSS) is to provide a network of resources to students who are transitioning from the foster care system to adulthood to facilitate their successful pursuit of higher education.
Staff & Steering Committee
Our staff and steering committee members are here to help you maximize UCR’s resources to achieve student success.
Elena Perez
Academic Resource Center, Assistant Director for Academic Mentoring Programs
Email: elena.perez@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5469
Theresa Luther
School of Medicine, Assistant Director
Email: theresa.luther@medsch.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-7856
Jo-ann Alvarez
Former UCR staff member
Joseph Patrick Posadas
The Seed Program, Co-founder
Charlotte Shifflet
Retired from UCR
Jan Forrestor
Retired from UCR, employed at Redlands Community Hospital
Omonike (Nikki) Hutchinson
CARE, Assistant Director of Advocacy
Email: omonike.hutchinson@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-2783