FostrSpace users complete a needs questionnaire to create an individualized plan with support recommendations and resources. Users are partnered with a navigator who helps take the stress out of finding and accessing resources. Whether as a goal-collaborator or accountabili-buddy, the navigator helps users every step of the way so folks don’t have to navigate life alone.
Users who request emotional wellbeing services have the option to easily connect in-app to FostrSpace’s team of experienced mental health professionals. Clinicians work with users to create a tailored care plan and session schedule based on individual needs and experiences. Sessions with the clinicians allow users to explore what makes them feel good and discuss strategies for taking care of themselves.
Our goal is that with community input, future versions of FostrSpace will allow youth to curate their space into a community of foster youth with shared identities and common ground via a forum component. FostrSpace is not a fix-all, but it is a small step towards helping foster youth take giant leaps towards their health and success.
Director
Professor/PI (not the detective kind), committed to all things social justice, kids and families. Ascribes to philosophy of “work hard, play hard.”
Associate Director
Assistant Professor, Attending Psychologist, and Clinical Supervisor, coffee fanatic, data nerd, and support human to a rambunctious mini aussie.
Clinical Research Supervisor
Passionate about making a difference and improving the quality of life for youth and families. Barista in-training, who appreciates a good cup of coffee, nature, and music.
Clinical Research Supervisor
Social Worker. Cat mom. Explorer of nature and the unknown
Clinical Research Coordinator
Passionate about improving individual and community well-being through responsive interventions. Creative hobbyist & tea lover.
Clinical Research Coordinator
First-generation Peruvian dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and creating positive change across communities. Youth soccer coach, sports and fitness enthusiast, and avid traveler.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Enthusiastic about research that centers those pushed to the margins. Cat whisperer, avid reader, and proud moka pot owner.
Current
Mom of 4 beautiful children 2 girls & 2 boys. I love to game on my free time Fortnite & Dead by daylight are my favs. I am very passionate about helping kids grow after a hard life. I truly believe anything is possible if you put your mind to it. 🙂
Political Scientist and Conflict Mediator by day, Wine and Spirits Sommelier by night. Lover of all things based in empathy and altruism. Worships mini schnauzers. Dedicated to helping those who need it most, either through projects like this, or a well-placed pun.
Past
Hi my name is Ashley, and I am currently studying at UC Berkeley intending to double major in Psychology and Art Practice and minor in Chicano and Gender and Women’s Studies. A few of my skills and interests include advocating for Foster Youth, prepping for college, traveling alone, applying for a passport, film photography, collaging, screenprinting, skating, and much more.
Administration Assistant, Member of FostrSpace Advisory Board (FAB), Advocate for Foster youth. Love all things plants, tech and dance, Aspiring Social Worker.
Aspiring filmmaker and writer stoked on life! There’s usually always a skateboard in my hand or below my feet. Committed to sharing happiness and spreading compassion everywhere.
Passionate about improving individual and community well-being through responsive interventions. Creative hobbyist & tea lover.
