Foster Youth Community - Guardian Scholars
Foster Support
Our college is committed to help support the needs of foster families in our community. On this page you will find special programs that are dedicated to serving and supporting the unique needs of Foster Youth and Foster Parents both on campus and throughout Riverside County.
Contact us:
Digital Library Room 112
Monday to Friday 8 am - 5 pm (Tuesday until 6pm)
Closed all major holidays
Phone: (951) 222-8878
Email: Guardian.Scholars@rcc.edu
Current Programs Offered
Foster and Kinship Care Education Program (FKCE)
Riverside County is dedicated to providing licensed foster parents, kinship caregivers, other interested individuals and professionals with access to educational training through our program. This training is designed to make a difference for all parties involved.
Guardian Scholars Program (GS)
Our foster youth support services program is designed to assist current and former foster youth at RCC. Guardian Scholars can help provide the resources and other support needed to assist students in the tasks they undertake to navigate their college experience.
Foster Youth Network
To expand college access and success for foster youth, Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College created the Foster Youth Support Network (FYSN), which provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to create a connected and coordinated safety net for foster youth transitioning from high school.
Free Caregiver Workshops and Training
This program 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.
To receive workshop updates to your email inbox, simply subscribe to get FKCE class updates! You can also call (951) 222-8822. When contacting us please
provide your Name, Phone Number and, if applicable, the class that you want to attend
including date/time/location.
NOTE: CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED to attend workshops due to the sensitive nature of
the topics. Please call us with any questions.
Training classes are:
- Applicable for all "D" rated Los Angeles County approved homes
- Cover a wide variety of topics
- Free of charge to participants
- Held mornings and evenings throughout Riverside County
- Likely to be cancelled if there is insufficient pre-registration
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Counted towards County Resource Family training hours requirement (minimum 8 hours of approved training required each year, including for Kinship and Relative Caregivers)
- Potentially applicable towards “D‐Rate” in‐service renewal hours (seek pre‐approval from LA county worker prior to attending workshops).
- 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
FKCE Zoom Classes Schedule
Please Call us at (951) 222-8822 or email us at fkce@rcc.edu to register! After registering the Zoom link will be emailed to you.
In order to stay engaged in the training and receive a certificate of completion, you will need a computer (recommended) or smartphone that allows you to access your Video & Microphone capabilities.
Para seguir participando en la capacitación y recibir un certificado de finalización, necesitará una computadora (recomendada) o un teléfono inteligente que le permita acceder a sus capacidades de Video y Micrófono.
To register please call 951-222-8937 or email fkce@rcc.edu
Monday, February 27
6 - 8 pm
Understanding Trauma and Self Care
Wednesday, March 1
9 - 11 am
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting
Monday, March 6
6 -8 pm
Understanding Sexual Orientation/LGBTQ
Wednesday, March 8
9 -11 am
Understanding Social Anxiety in Teens
Monday, March 13
6 - 8 pm
Keys to Positive Teen Behavior
Tuesday, March 14
6 - 8 pm
Turning Dreams into Degrees
Saturday March 18
10 am - Noon
Identifying Learning & Developmental Disorders
Wednesday, March 22
9 - 11 am
Out of Home Care Options
Wednesday, March 22
9 - 11 am
Setting Realistic Goals
Thursday, March 23
6 - 8 pm
Creating Safe Spaces for Children
Wednesday, March 29
9 - 11 am
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors and Support
Friday, March 31
9 - 11 am
Healthy Living on a Budget
Saturday, April 1
10 am - Noon
Awareness & Identification: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
Monday, April 3
6 - 8 pm
Understanding Social Anxiety in Teens
Wednesday, April 5
9 - 11 am
Trauma Informed Parenting
Tuesday, April 6
6 - 8 pm
What Caregivers need to know about Foster youth Education Laws
Wednesday, April 12
9 - 11 am
Harm Reduction Series
Wednesday, April 12
9 - 11 am
The 5 Languages of Love
Saturday, April 15
10 am - Noon
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Monday, April 17
6 - 8 pm
Reasonable and Prudent Parenting
Wednesday, April 19
9 - 11 am
Understanding Grief Behaviors in Teens
Thursday, April 20
6 - 8 pm
Transitioning Children from Home to Foster Care
Monday, April 24
6 - 8 pm
Teaching Compassion to Children
Wednesday, April 26
9 - 11 am
Foster Youth Rights
Saturday, April 29
10 am - Noon
Self-Care for Caregivers
Wednesday, May 3
9 - 11 am
Recognizing the signs of Depression and other Mental Illness
Monday, May 8
6 - 8 pm
Understanding Grief Behaviors in Teens
Wednesday, May 10
9 - 11 am
Out of Home Care Options
Thursday, May 11
6 - 8 pm
Turning Dreams into Degrees
Saturday, May 13
10 am - Noon
Art Therapy
Tuesday, May 16
6 - 8 pm
Trauma informed Parenting
Wednesday, May 17
9 - 11 am
Understanding Trauma and Self Care
Friday, May 19
9 - 11 am
Healthy Living on a Budget
Saturday, May 20
10 am - Noon
Awareness & Identification: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
Monday, May 22
6 - 8 pm
Suicide Awareness in Teens
Tuesday, May 23
6 - 8 pm
What Caregivers need to know about Foster youth Education Laws
Wednesday, May 24
9 - 11 am
Harm Reduction Series
Saturday, May 27
10 am - Noon
Cultures and Connections
Wednesday, May 31
9 - 11 am
Foster Youth Rights
Thursday, June 1
6 - 8 pm
Out of Home Care Options
Saturday, June 3
10 am - Noon
How to Advocate for your child with special needs at school
Monday June 5
6 - 8 pm
Building Supportive/Nurturing Environments
Wednesday, June 14
9 am - 11 am
Self-Care for Caregivers
Wednesday, June 14
9 - 11 am
Building Supportive/Nurturing Environments
Monday June 19
6 - 8 pm
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors and Support
Saturday, June 24
10 am - Noon
Awareness & Identification: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
Thursday, June 29
6 - 8 pm
Creating Safe Spaces for Children
Para registrarce a la clase en Español llamar 951-222-8937 o mande un email fkce@rcc.edu
Saturday, March 18
10 am - Noon
CSEC, La explotación sexual comercial de ninos
Tuesday, April 11
6 - 8 pm
Efectos de la crianza temporal en nuestros hijos biologicos
Thursday, April 27
9 - 11 am
Los efectos de la violencia domestica en los ninos y adolescentes
Saturday, May 20
10 am - Noon
LGBTQ+
Thursday, June 15
6 - 8 pm
Trauma Secundario
Elevate Your College Experience
The Guardian Scholars 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.
Dedicated Counselors & Staff assistance, including:
- Applications
- Registration
- Financial Aid
- Emergency Needs
- Campus & Community Resources
- Student Educational Plans
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Guardian Scholar Resource & Engagement Center
- Computers Access
- Printers
Study Area - Cell Phone Chargers
- Snacks
Workshops
- Financial Literacy
- Reducing Stress
- Healthy Habits
Off-Campus Events
Technology Loans
- laptops
Etc.
- 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
Riverside City College
(951) 222-8878
Transitioning to College
Foster Youth Support Network – Riverside Community College District
To expand college access and success for foster youth, Moreno Valley, Norco, and Riverside City colleges created the Foster Youth Support Network (FYSN), which provides 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 Specialist 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.