The Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness program (ECYEH) is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and is based on the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This federal legislation ensures that homeless children and youth have access to a free, appropriate, public education. The ECYEH program in Region 2 serves Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill counties and is administered by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
Our team is committed to ensuring that all students experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school. We eliminate barriers to education, educate the community about the nature of homelessness, and provide support to schools, families, and communities.
Children and youth are eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act if they have been displaced from their homes and are living in a place that is not fixed, regular, or adequate, such as:
Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to:
Kristen Hoffa, Regional Coordinator – krihof@berksiu.org
Melissa DeMotta, Supervisor – meldem@berksiu.org
Tabitha Kramer, Supervisor – tabkra@berksiu.org
Lauren Hammond, Training and Project Coordinator – lauham@berksiu.org
Allyssa Kovich, Program Specialist – allkov@berksiu.org
For assistance or more information, contact our regional office at 610-987-8509 or 800-510-2741.