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Education for Homeless Youth

Amanda Dollish-Kotts
Administrative Assistant/ Homeless Liaison
adkotts@spectrumcsi.org
412-374-8130

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act and the Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Pennsylvania ECYEH) Program was 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 direct care of legal parent or guardian) or runaway youth.
  • Refugee and migrant youth.
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Address - 4369 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA

School Hours - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Phone - (412) 374 8130

Fax - (412) 374 9629