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Homeless Youth

 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act and Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Pennsylvania ECYEH) Program were established to make sure homeless youth have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing barriers that homeless children face.
 
What is the definition of a “homeless youth” under McKinney-Vento?
“Homeless” is defined as “anyone lacking a fixed, adequate, regular nighttime residence.”
 
What situations fit this definition?

  • Staying in the home of other people due to unavailable housing, financial hardship, eviction or similar circumstances.
  • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks (in some instances – examples: leaking roof, no heat, etc.), public places, or campgrounds due to unavailable suitable housing options.
  • Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing.
  • Unaccompanied (not living in the direct care of legal parent or guardian) or runaway youth.
  • Refugee and migrant youth.

Program Contact:
Dr. Cassandra Bozek
Homeless Liaison
412-655-8450 x2246
cbozek@wjhsd.net


If you require further assistance, please contact Region 4 Coordinator:
Nicole Anderson 
412-394-5894 
Nicole.anderson@aiu3.net