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Transitional Youth Services

Transitional Youth Services (TYS) supports foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness throughout Santa Barbara County. We partner with schools, districts, agencies, and community organizations to remove educational barriers, strengthen systems of support, and help ensure students have access to the resources and opportunities they need. At the heart of our work is a commitment to creating meaningful connections and improving educational experiences and outcomes for the youth we serve.

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Resources

Santa Barbara County foster
and homeless education liaison list   Transitional Youth Services
Training Request Form   TYS Item
Request Form

Contacts

Amy Willis
Director, Transitional Youth Services
awillis@sbceo.org
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 2214 or 4415
C:(805) 698-5098

Amy Amegatcher
aamegatcher@sbceo.org 
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 4425
C:(805) 705-0005 

Charmaine Norrie
Administrative Assistant
tys@sbceo.org
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 2276 or 4420
C:(805) 729-2329

Magaly Vazquez
Program Associate
mvazquez@sbceo.org
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 2277
C:(805) 722-8997

Alondra Garcia
Student Information Specialist
abroeffle@sbceo.org
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 4406
C:(805) 868-3946

Gerardo Ayala
Health Advocate/McKinney-Vento Specialist, Bilingual - South County
gayala@sbceo.org 
O:(805) 964-4711, ext. 4430
C:(805) 319-8062