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Provides practical answers to common questions from students and families experiencing homelessness, including help with identification documents, benefits, health care, housing, school enrollment, transportation, and college financial aid.
Region 7 Resource Index
Pennsylvania, national, early childhood, higher education, and printable resources
Pennsylvania Resources
• Pennsylvania Homeless Education – PDE website
• Pennsylvania ECYEH Program website
• Pennsylvania Foster Care website
• Education for Homeless Youth - Basic Education Circular (BEC)
• Pennsylvania ECYEH Program Directory
• Find Pennsylvania's regional ECYEH programs and contacts
• PA Regional Map
• PA map of ECYEH regional model
• School Foster Care Points of Contact Directory
• County Children & Youth Education Liaison Directory
• Pennsylvania Foster Care Map & Coordinators
• Higher Education Foster Care Points of Contact Directory
• PDE Finding Your Way App
• Region 7 Student Homelessness Data
• Child Accounting Guidelines for Reporting Homeless Students
• Pennsylvania State ECYEH Poster
• Pennsylvania State ECYEH Poster (Spanish)
National Resources
• National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) link
• U.S. Department of Education — Education for Homeless Children and Youths
• SchoolHouse Connection
• NAEHCY — National Association for the Education of Homeless
Children and Youth
Early Childhood Resources
• Head Start & Early Head Start
• Find a Head Start or Early Head Start Program
• Head Start & Early Head Start Center Locator
• Pennsylvania Head Start Information
• Pennsylvania Head Start
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
• PA Pre-K Counts
• Pennsylvania Preschool Programs & Pre-K Counts
• Early Intervention
• Pennsylvania Early Intervention
• CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288
• Pennsylvania Early Intervention — Information & Referral
• Child Care & Early Learning Resource Centers
• Find Your Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC)
• Child Care Works
• Child Care Works Application
• Homelessness & Early Childhood
• Pennsylvania Guidance — Children Experiencing Homelessness
• OCDEL — Children Experiencing Homelessness
Higher Education Resources
• FAFSA & Students Experiencing Homelessness
• FAFSA — Federal Student Aid
• Complete the FAFSA — Federal Student Aid
• FAFSA Homeless Youth Determination Letter — 2026–27
• 2026–27 FAFSA Homeless Youth Determination Letter
• Region 7 Verification & Transition Tools
• Region 7 Homeless/Foster Care Verification Letter Template
• Higher Education & FAFSA Quick Reference
• College Transition Checklist
• Pennsylvania Financial Aid
• Pennsylvania Financial Aid Resources
• Pennsylvania Financial Aid Resources
• Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care
• Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd)
• PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program
• Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG)
• Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant Information
• Act 1 & Preparing for Graduation
• Pennsylvania Act 1 of 2022
• Act 1 — Supporting Graduation for Students Experiencing Education Instability
Posters, Printables & Presentations McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
• Region 7 McKinney-Vento One-Page Quick Guide
• Your Child’s Rights Under McKinney-Vento
• Region 7 ECYEH Poster
• Region 7 Letter of Agreement 2026-27
• McKinney-Vento 101 PowerPoint
• Act 1 of 2022 (Homeless)
Posters, Printables & Presentations Foster Care
• Region 7 Foster Care One-Page Quick Guide
• Act 1 of 2022 (Foster) PDE
• Foster Care 101 Power
Pennsylvania Resources
Pennsylvania Homeless Education - PDE
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's main ECYEH resource page, including state resources, program information, reports, guidance, and directories.
Pennsylvania ECYEH Program - State Resource Pennsylvania's statewide resource for the ECYEH program. Includes state guidance, resources and tools, directories and printables.
Pennsylvania Foster Care — Educational Stability Pennsylvania's statewide resource for educational stability for children and youth in foster care. Includes state guidance, resources and tools, training, and Point of Contact directories for schools and child welfare partners.
Education for Homeless Youth - Basic Education Circular (BEC)
Pennsylvania's official guidance addressing the educational rights, enrollment, school selection, and responsibilities associated with students experiencing homelessness.
Pennsylvania ECYEH Program Directory
Find Pennsylvania's regional ECYEH programs and contacts.
PA map of ECYEH regional model
School Foster Care Points of Contact Directory
Find the Foster Care Point of Contact for Pennsylvania school districts and other local education agencies.
County Children & Youth Education Liaison Directory
Find the education liaison/contact for Pennsylvania County Children and Youth Agencies.
Pennsylvania Foster Care Map & Coordinators View the PA Foster Care Regional Map and find your local regional coordinator
Higher Education Foster Care Points of Contact Directory
Find designated contacts at Pennsylvania colleges and universities who assist students with experience in foster care, including students who may qualify for Pennsylvania's Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver.
PDE Finding Your Way App PDE's web-based application that uses GPS to find local resources in your area such as transportation, housing, financial assistance, food and counseling.
Region 7 Student Homelessness Data
This section provides data on students experiencing homelessness within Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Region 7. Region 7 serves 17 counties and approximately 85 local education agencies across northeastern and north-central Pennsylvania.
The data highlights trends in student homelessness across the region, including the number of students identified, their living situations, and other key information. These figures help illustrate the scope of student homelessness in Region 7 and the ongoing need for identification, support, and educational stability.
Child Accounting Guidelines for Reporting Homeless Students
PDE guidance explaining child accounting and reporting responsibilities for students experiencing homelessness. PDE currently lists this specifically within its Homeless Education resources.
Pennsylvania State ECYEH Poster
PDE issued poster for the ECYEH program.
Pennsylvania State ECYEH Poster (Spanish)
PDE issued poster for the ECYEH program.
National Resources
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
The U.S. Department of Education’s national technical assistance center for homeless education, offering guidance, training, issue briefs, liaison resources, data, and practical tools for implementing McKinney-Vento.
U.S. Department of Education — Education for Homeless Children and Youths
Official federal information and resources for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths program and implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act.
SchoolHouse Connection
National resources and practical tools addressing homelessness from early childhood through postsecondary education, including resources for liaisons, schools, students, and families.
NAEHCY — National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
National professional resources, training, research, and support for educators and others working with children and youth experiencing homelessness and related vulnerable populations.
Early Childhood Resources
Early Childhood Guide Guidance for identifying and supporting young children experiencing homelessness, including connections to early learning programs and services.
Head Start & Early Head Start
Head Start & Early Head Start
Find a Head Start or Early Head Start Program
Use the official federal locator to find Head Start and Early Head Start programs by city or ZIP code, which is much better than us trying to maintain a list of individual programs across all 17 counties. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3, while Head Start provides preschool services for eligible children.
Head Start & Early Head Start Center Locator
Pennsylvania Head Start Information
Information for Pennsylvania families about Head Start, Early Head Start, eligibility, and locating a local Head Start grantee.
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
PA Pre-K Counts
Pennsylvania's state-funded prekindergarten program. The state page provides program information and the current list of PA Pre-K Counts providers.
Pennsylvania Preschool Programs & Pre-K Counts
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
Pennsylvania Early Intervention
Early Intervention provides services to eligible children from birth to age 5 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Pennsylvania's statewide CONNECT service can connect a family with the appropriate local Early Intervention program.
CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288
Pennsylvania Early Intervention — Information & Referral
Child Care & Early Learning Resource Centers
Child Care & Early Learning Resource Centers
Find Your Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC)
Pennsylvania's ELRCs help families locate quality child care, provide child care referrals, and administer the Child Care Works subsidized child care program. The state directory allows families to find the ELRC serving their county.
Find Your Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC)
Child Care Works
Pennsylvania's subsidized child care program helps eligible low-income families pay for child care. Applications are handled through the family's local ELRC or online through COMPASS.
Child Care Works — Information & Application
Homelessness & Early Childhood
Homelessness & Early Childhood
Pennsylvania Guidance — Children Experiencing Homelessness
Pennsylvania OCDEL guidance addressing identification of young children experiencing homelessness and improving access to Early Intervention, Head Start/Early Head Start, Child Care Works, PA Pre-K Counts, and other early-childhood programs.
OCDEL — Children Experiencing Homelessness
Higher Education Resources
FAFSA & Students Experiencing Homelessness
FAFSA & Students Experiencing Homelessness
FAFSA — Federal Student Aid
Official federal site for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and obtaining information about federal grants, loans, work-study, and financial aid eligibility.
Complete the FAFSA — Federal Student Aid
The current FAFSA specifically addresses students who are unaccompanied and homeless or self-supporting and at risk of homelessness. Students with the appropriate determination can be treated as independent students for federal financial aid purposes.
FAFSA Homeless Youth Determination Letter — 2026–27
SchoolHouse Connection maintains a current 2026–27 determination letter specifically for students entering college between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. This is worth linking because FAFSA forms and documentation can change from year to year.
2026–27 FAFSA Homeless Youth Determination Letter
Region 7 Verification & Transition Tools
Region 7 Verification & Transition Tools
Region 7 Homeless/Foster Care Verification Letter Template
A school-based template for documenting a student's homelessness, unaccompanied homeless youth, and/or foster care status when verification is requested for postsecondary education or financial aid purposes.
Higher Education & FAFSA Quick Reference
Guidance on higher-education access and FAFSA provisions affecting unaccompanied homeless youth and students experiencing homelessness.
College Transition Checklist
A practical checklist to help students experiencing homelessness prepare for the transition from high school to college or other postsecondary education.
Pennsylvania Financial Aid
Pennsylvania Financial Aid
Pennsylvania Financial Aid Resources
Pennsylvania provides information on FAFSA completion, state financial aid, the PA State Grant, and other resources for students planning for college.
Pennsylvania Financial Aid Resources
Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care
Students Who Have Experienced Foster Care
Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd)
Eligible Pennsylvania students who have experienced foster care can receive a waiver of remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other federal and state gift aid is applied. The program can apply for up to five academic years/10 semesters or until age 26, subject to eligibility requirements. Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions also have designated Points of Contact to assist eligible students.
PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program
Chafee Education and Training Grant (ETG)
Eligible current and former foster youth may receive assistance toward postsecondary education costs. Pennsylvania currently lists a maximum award of $5,000 per academic year, subject to available funding and other eligibility requirements.
Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant Information
Act 1 & Preparing for Graduation
Act 1 & Preparing for Graduation
Pennsylvania Act 1 of 2022
Act 1 provides protections intended to prevent lost credits and graduation barriers for students experiencing education instability, including students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care. That makes it particularly relevant when preparing students for postsecondary education.
Act 1 — Supporting Graduation for Students Experiencing Education Instability
Posters, Printables and Presentations
McKinney-Vento / Homeless Education
McKinney-Vento / Homeless Education
Region 7 McKinney-Vento One-Page Quick Guide
A one-page overview of McKinney-Vento eligibility, immediate enrollment, school stability, transportation, services, liaison support, and dispute rights.
Your Child’s Rights Under McKinney-Vento
A family-friendly handout explaining the educational rights and protections available to children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Region 7 ECYEH Poster
A printable Region 7 awareness poster explaining who may qualify for McKinney-Vento services and where students and families can find help.
Region 7 Letter of Agreement 2026-2027 Letter of agreement between LEAs and Region 7
McKinney-Vento 101 PowerPoint Overview of McKinney-Vento and the ECYEH program.
Act 1 of 2022 (Homeless) PDE created document on ACT 1 and McKinney-Vento.
Foster Care
Region 7 Foster Care One-Page Quick Guide A one-page overview of foster care protections, BID process, transportation and enrollment.
Act 1 of 2022 (Foster) PDE created document on ACT 1 and ESSA Foster Care.
Foster Care 101 PowerPoint Overview of ESSA Foster Care laws and the Region 7 program.
Please contact the regional office at 570-718-4613 or jzimmerman@liu18.org for any questions.
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