Answered By: Shannon Hammock
Last Updated: Feb 28, 2023     Views: 102

Foster Support

Our college is committed to help support the needs of foster families in our community.

The Foster and Kinship Care Education Program (FKCE) works to provide California State and Riverside County mandated continuing education classes for approved Resource Families. Kinship providers are required to attend annual training. Other professionals working with children (childcare providers, teachers, counselors, social workers) are also welcome to attend the Spanish or English workshops.
 
Who Can Attend
  • Prospective Foster/Adoptive (Resource Families)
  • Approved County Foster/Adoptive Families
  • Foster  Family Agency Foster Parents
  • Kinship Caregivers (both Formal & Informal)
  • Classes are Not Generally for Birth Parents
  • NO ONE UNDER 18 IS PERMITTED TO ATTEND
The Guardian Scholars (GS) program is part of the Riverside Area Multi-Campus Network (MCN) supporting foster youth on the Riverside City College (RCC), Moreno Valley College (MVC), and University of California, Riverside (UCR), campuses. Our collaboration seeks to promote the transfer of information and resources to support our students across all campuses.
 
The program helps foster youth realize their post-secondary education is a step towards self-sufficiency, a stronger self-identity and a solid foundation for a bright future. They will attend classes at RCC and develop personal connections with RCC staff, faculty and fellow students in an inclusive, supportive environment and community. They will enjoy their time at RCC and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
 
This program is made possible through a generous grant provided by the Pritzker Foundation, and RCC student Equity funding.
 
 
Program Eligibility
  • Between the ages of 18 - 25 years old.
  • Been in foster care any time after the age of 13.
  • Submit the GS application to the Foster Youth Specialist
  • Submit your Dependency Verification Letter (also known as Ward of the Court Letter)
  • Be a current or prospective RCC student

The Foster Youth Support Network - Riverside Community College District (FYSN) was created to provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to create a connected and coordinated safety net for foster youth transitioning from high school.

The FYSN has developed a regional framework to support comprehensive, interagency collaboration and coordination of services related to foster youth's college transition and success, and provides direct, continuous support and resources to foster youth in grades 9-12 in order to increase their college readiness and prepare them for a seamless transition into higher education.

With district-wide coordination, Riverside City College embeds a Student Resource Specialists within high schools in the Alvord, Jurupa, and Riverside Unified School Districts. The Resource Specialist works closely with their institution's partners to simultaneously lower barriers to enrollment and promote success through a case management model, empowering foster youth to take an active role in planning for a transition to higher education. Support provided includes college and career exploration lessons, referrals to academic support, and one-on-one assistance with college and financial aid applications.


For more information and to submit applications come visit us!

Office Location: Digital Library Room 112.
Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (Tuesday until 6pm)
Contact Us: Guardian.Scholars@rcc.edu
Phone Number: 951-222-8878

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