Homeless information
PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program
Who are the homeless?
Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. This includes
children who are:
- Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason
- Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds
- Living in emergency or transitional shelters or agencies
- Abandoned in hospitals
- Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or a similar setting
- Migratory children: Children living in similar circumstances (above). The term migratory children means children who are, or whose parent(s) are migratory agricultural workers, including migratory dairy workers, or migratory fishermen, and who have moved from one school district to another in the preceding 36 months, in order to obtain temporary or
seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work. - Unaccompanied (not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian). This includes children who have run away, been thrown out of their home, been abandoned, or separated from their parent for any other reason (abuse)
- Living in a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodations for human beings
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National Center for Homeless Education brochure
National Center for Homeless Education poster
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If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.
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INFORMATION - POLICIES - PROCEDURES
- A Guide to Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH)
- Education for Homeless Youth - BEC
- Homeless Intake Form
- Homeless Information Letter
- CASD Board Policy 251 - Homeless Students
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Educational Rights of Children & Youth in Homeless Situations
- McKinney Vento Guide for Students, Parents, and Families
- PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program
- Dispute Resolution
- Local Resources Available To Homeless Individuals and Family’s
- Procedural Safeguards of Notice of Denial of Enrollment
- Bradford County Human Resources Directory
- Bradford County Action Young Adult Program
- Finding Your Way in PA - App for desktop or phone to assist in finding resources across Pennsylvania.
- Act 1 of 2022 -Assisting Students Experiencing Education Instability
- McKinney Vento Presentation
- Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- Education Stability for Foster Care Youth in PA
CASD HOMELESS LIAISON
MRS. AMY REPARD
Contact information: 570-673-3191 or arepard@canton.k12.pa.us
STATE REGIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jeff Zimmerman -Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18
(570) 718-4613 or jzimmerman@liu18.org
Andy Kuhl - Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18
(570)-287-9681 or akuhl@liu18.org