Our office is currently providing support via email, phone, or Zoom (video).
For students, staff, and faculty: Leave a message at (951) 827-6545, email Omonike Hutchinson, or schedule an appointment to connect with OFYSS.
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Our Mission and History
The mission of UC Riverside’s Office of Foster Youth Services (OFYSS) 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, Academic Intervention & Tutorial Assistance Programs Coordinator
Email: elena.perez@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-5469
Theresa Luther
School of Medicine, Financial Aid Counselor
Email: theresa.luther@medsch.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-7856
Jo-ann Alvarez
Associate Director of Housing Resident, Contracts & Accounts
Email: jo-ann.alvarez@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-1216
Joseph Patrick Posadas
School of Business, Student Affairs Officer
Email: joseph.posadas@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-9283
Charlotte Shifflet
Retired from UCR
Jan Forrestor
Retired from UCR, employed at Redlands Community Hospital