Fostering Success and Independence
Mission
Fostering Success and Independence (FSI) is an active partner in creating a supportive college experience where students, regardless of family support, have an equal opportunity to obtain their degree. Through partnership with campus resources we promote independence and academic success.
Who We Serve
FSI serves UW-Whitewater students without traditional familial support, including students who have been in foster care, have experienced homelessness, have deceased, deployed, incarcerated, deported, institutionalized, or otherwise unavailable family structures.
FSI Lounge
FSI Contact People
Current Students Contact
Malayna Oswald
OswaldMP01@uww.edu
(262) 472-1533
Prospective Students Contact
JoRae Schultz
schultjm@uww.edu
(262) 472-2134
In-Kind Donations
Dean of Students Office
deanofstudents@uww.edu
(262) 472-1533
For all inquiries regarding Fostering Success and Independence, please contact FSI@uww.edu
Get Involved & Stay Connected
Ways to Support FSI
Financial contributions can be made via the UWW Foundation. Select "Foster Youth Strategic Funding" from the dropdown menu under designation.
Purcahse in-kind donations from our Amazon wish list.
Donate gas only Kwik Trip gift cards and gift cards for restaurants in Whitewater in increments of $49 or less by dropping them off or mailing them to: Fostering Success and Independence, c/o Lori Trimble, 2255 Andersen, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
If you would like to make in-kind donations of items for welcome, finals week, or holiday gifts or if you would like to be added to a list of supporters we reach out to with specific requests from students, please email Lori Trimble.
Thank you for supporting Fostering Success and Independence!
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