Region 2
Region 2 consists of the six counties which encompass 76 school
districts. Of these six counties, we are fortunate to have site coordinators in
Berks, Chester, Dauphin and Lancaster counties. Lebanon and Schuylkill counties
are served by the regional coordinator.
The goal of Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth
Experiencing Homelessness Program in Region 2 is to help homeless children and
youth access Pennsylvania's public schools by removing barriers to a free and
appropriate public education, via the McKinney-Vento Law. The goal is to have a
homeless student's education continue as uninterrupted as possible while he or
she is homeless.
Site coordinators are knowledgeable of the rights of homeless
students, and should be used as a resource by local agencies, school districts
and homeless families. These coordinators can help with:
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Interpretation
of, and compliance with, the McKinney-Vento Law
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Assisting with school enrollment and placement
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Arranging
transportation to and from school
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Providing agency referrals for clothing, food, shelter, rent
and school supplies
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Distributing literature regarding homeless children
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Providing training on the McKinney-Vento Act
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Increasing
public awareness of homelessness
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Identifying your school district's liaison for homeless
students
For additional information on services available in Berks
counties, please contact:
Berks County Intermediate Unit #14
Kristen Hoffa
Regional Site
Coordinator
Telephone: 610-987-8509