Tammy Frates/ Professional Bio

Tammy has been employed with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) for 25 years where she oversees the All 4 Youth Behavioral Health program, the Early Intervention Service delivery FRIENDS program and Help Me Grow.  Tammy began her career with FCSS as a School Psychologist and later became a Licensed Educational Psychologist. Tammy is now the Senior Director for Behavioral Health Programs & Services.  Tammy’s passion began when she first started her career working with children and families who experienced extreme difficulties navigating the behavioral health and early intervention systems.  Tammy is committed to creating one seamless system so families can easily access behavioral health and early intervention services and ensure students are connected to appropriate services they so much need. Recently, Tammy completed The UC Davis Napa Fellowship program on Infant-Parent Mental Health where she applies her extensive knowledge and experience with the birth to 5 population.