McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was established in 1987 and amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. The Act defines the term "homeless children and youths" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence.

The federal mandate ensures that homeless children and youth have access to the same free and appropriate public education as other children. Children who are homeless may qualify for assistance with school lunch, school supplies, tutoring and transportation so that they can remain in their school of origin.

If you believe that your child may qualify for this service, please contact the Director of Special Education & Student Services: Mr. Darren Kennedy at 724-842-0452 or [email protected].

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This Basic Education Circular (BEC) explains the categories of children who are "homeless" and entitled to the protections of the federal law. (see link below)

Basic Education Circulars (BEC)

Resources

Westmoreland County Housing Authority

724-832-7248

Westmoreland Non-Profit Housing Corp. Eastmont Estates Site

724-838-0818

Westmoreland County Department of Public Assistance

724-832-5200

PA Career Link Employment Services

724-334-8600

Westmoreland Community Action - Next Step Housing Program

724-834-1260

Referral Line - PA 211 Southwest

1-800-553-5778

Westmoreland County Food Bank

724-468-8660

Alle-Kiski HOPE Center (akhopecenter.org)

888-299-4673

The following numbers may be able to assist with first month's rent and/or security deposit:

Westmoreland County Housing Authority 724-832-7248

Catholic Charities 724-837-1840

Salvation Army 724-834-3335

Free Food Opportunities: https://www.freefood.org/c/pa-vandergrift