About
The Fostering Futures Program supports youth who have a history of foster care achieve goals in higher education and beyond. We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of college graduates by building foundations for success through:
- Compassionate engagement in inclusive, individualized resources,
- Healthy connection to community,
- Advocacy for advancement, and
- Leadership
We are a proud partner of the Bexar County Fostering Educational Success project, a county-wide collaboration that aims to provide educational support and improve college graduation rates for current and former foster care youth.
Student Success
Total enrollment of students who have a history of foster care more than doubled.
Over $50,000 in Emergency Funds have been given directly to students.
Students who engage in our program are up to 12% more likely to persist at UTSA.
Our Team
Emily Marcotte, M.A.Ed.
Senior Associate Director, Foster Care Liaison
Email: emily.marcotte@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-458-6958
Juan J. Reyna
Outreach and Events Manager
Email: juan.reyna@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 802-6254
Estefania Fuentes-Gonzalez
Senior One Stop Counselor
Email: estefania.fuentes-gonzalez@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-7583
Alex Svehla
Campus Coach / Program Manager
Email: alexander.svehla@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 701-0468
Mercedes Lozano
Campus Coach / Program Manager
Email: mercedes.lozano@utsa.edu
Phone: 210-881-7501
Job Opportunities
We currently have no open positions. Please visit the UTSA Employment website for more opportunities available at UTSA.
Training
The Fostering Futures Program offers training to UTSA faculty and staff to learn more about our program and best practices for working with students who have a history of foster care. Our training is called Be a Champion! Foster Care Initiatives. Upcoming classes can be found online at mytraing.utsa.edu by searching course code SD0341.
Looking for a closed training opportunity or presentation for your team? Contact Emily Marcotte to schedule your session!
