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


Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Executive Director-Foster Liaison

SSC 148A

Email: Barbara.Smith@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-5586

Dr. ToCarra Jordan

Dr. ToCarra Jordan

Associate Director

MS 2.03.02

Email: tocarra.jordan@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6958

Mercedes Lozano

Mercedes Lozano

Campus Coach / Program Manager

MS 2.03.02

Email: mercedes.lozano@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6966

Kelissa Holloway

Kelissa Holloway

Campus Coach/Program Manager

MS 2.03.02

Email: Kelissa.Holloway@utsa.edu
Phone: (210) 458-6937

Vacant

Vacant

Campus Coach / Program Manager

MS 2.03.02

Email: FosterSuccess@utsa.edu

Kassandra Gomez

Kassandra Gomez

Senior One Stop Counselor

JPL 110

Email: kassandra.gomez@utsa.edu

Ambassadors


Angelica Cordero

Angelica Cordero

Graduate Student Clerk

Angelica Hernandez

Angelica Hernandez

Student Clerk

Jalyah Collins

Jalyah Collins

Student Clerk

Job Opportunities

We currently have no open positions. Please visit the UTSA Employment website for more opportunities available at UTSA.