Student with regalia on with text Fostering Futures Program

About

The UTSA 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 holistic engagement, and 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


Devon Jefferson

Devon Jefferson

Senior Director

Email: devon.jefferson@utsa.edu

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Student Success Coach II

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Student Success Coach II

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Student Success Coach II

Kassandra Gomez

Kassandra Gomez

Senior One Stop Counselor

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Email: kassandra.gomez@utsa.edu

Ambassadors


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Graduate Student Clerk

Job Opportunities

We currently have open positions. Please visit the UTSA Employment website for more information on open positions.