Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH)

General information

PLEASE SEE "STATEWIDE, REGIONAL, SITE COORDINATORS CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ECYEH" in the NOTES section for QR codes and contact information for each Region

All students have the right to a free, public and appropriate education. Being homeless can create barriers. The PA E.C.Y.E.H. program works hard to eliminate those barriers.

E.C.Y.E.H. works to provide services to all children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Services Offered by E.C.Y.E.H.
• School enrollment/placement, with the assistance of the local school district homeless liaison;
• Agency referrals (clothing, food, shelter);
• Increasing public awareness on homelessness;
• Consultative phone calls for homeless parents on preschool and school issues;
• Coordinating transportation services;
• Interagency problem-solving;
• Literature on homeless children;
• Personal visits to shelters/motels;
• Tracking/transferring school records; and
• Accessing educational programs.

Please feel free to contact us at anytime with questions or concerns