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ARIN Intermediate Unit 28, Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
ECYEH
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
ARIN IU 28
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
To support and inform school districts of their responsibilities to children and youth experiencing homelessness, to increase awareness about eh needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness, to reveal and overcome possible educational barriers, explain current legislation and policies, and to provide practical tips for working with children and youth experiencing homelessness.
History of Organization
The Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program assures execution of the federal legislation, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1988, then incorporated into the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act. Implementation of this program ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to the same, free, appropriate, public education; including preschool education, as provides to other children and youth.
Legal Structure
Other
Funding Sources
Federal
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson, and Potter
Service Description
Identifying children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensuring their immediate enrollment in school, even without typically required documentation.
Assisting with transportation arrangements so students can remain in their school of origin when feasible.
Providing school supplies, uniforms, and other basic needs to remove barriers to learning.
Offering academic support, tutoring, and referrals to special education, gifted, and other educational services as needed.
Connecting students and families with community resources, including food, clothing, health care, housing assistance, and mental health supports.
Advocating for the rights of students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
The ECYEH program helps promote educational stability, academic success, and positive youth development for children and youth facing housing challenges, empowering them to succeed in school and beyond.
Keywords
Education Homeless School Supports
Available Hours
8 am -4:15 pm M-Friday
Fees/Cost for Services
No cost
Eligibility Requirements
Children and youth are considered eligible if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those who are: Sharing housing with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons (“doubled-up”). Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds because of lack of alternative adequate housing. Staying in emergency or transitional shelters. Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, or similar settings. Living in substandard housing (e.g., unsafe, overcrowded, or lacking basic utilities). Abandoned in hospitals or awaiting foster care placement. Migratory children who meet any of the above living situations. Unaccompanied youth (youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian) who are experiencing homelessness.
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Contact school district liaison. Contact ARIN IU 28 ask for ECYEH Program