• Students and Families Experiencing Housing Instability

     

    McKinney-Vento Program

    Life is uncertain, but your child’s education doesn’t have to be.  Even if you lack a permanent residence, your child can receive help to stay in their home school district.

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act can help provide school stability for your child if you do not have a permanent home and are:

    • Staying with friends or family because you lost housing.
    • Living in a shelter, including transitional programs.
    • Staying in motels because you cannot get your own home.
    • Living on the streets, in a car, van, tent or other nonpermanent structure.

     

    For assistance, please contact:

    Chandra Slocum

    McKinney-Vento Program Liaison 

    Erie's Public Schools

    (814) 651- 3174

     

    Homeless Students Initiative Program


    The Homeless Students Initiative Program (HSP) was developed to help eliminate barriers to homeless children’s right to an education. HSP strives to maintain a consistent education experience for children in a homeless situation. The three (3) components of the program are: transportation, academic support, and advocacy. Our district's homeless liaison, Ms. Chandra Slocum, is responsible for insuring that homeless children are not inappropriately being denied entry to school or school-sponsored programs/activities. Presentations regarding student homelessness are available to school staff and the community.

     

    Erie County Resource Guide (2022)

    This directory lists services, organizations and individuals that provide care for Erie County residents, including students and families experiencing housing instability.

     

    Local Food Pantry List

    Click here to view a list of local food pantries in the Erie area. 

     

    GECAC's Rental and Mortgage Assistance Programs

    https://www.gecac.org/work/housing/housing-and-rental-assistance

     

    Free Tutoring

    Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV is in collaboration with Slippery Rock University to offer FREE tutoring for children experiencing homelessness to bring additional support for their educational success. Click here for more information.