McKinney-Vento Act - Assistance for Homeless Youth

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

The main objective of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110, Subtitle B) is to make sure homeless youth have access to appropriate education while removing barriers that homeless children face. Its goal is to minimize interruptions to the education of homeless youth. The Wallenpaupack Area School District is committed to working collaboratively with families and local agencies to support homeless youth in our school community. If you believe you fall into the category of children in youth experiencing homelessness or know of someone who is please contact the homeless liaison listed below.

The Homeless Liaison of the Wallenpaupack Area School District is:

Dr. Tanya Carrelle
Wallenpaupack Area School District
500 Academy Street
Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570)226-4557 ext. 3058
Email: [email protected]

The Regional Coordinator for Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness is:

Mr. Jeff Zimmerman
368 Tioga Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570)718-4613
Email: [email protected]

Below are number of useful documents and materials including information about local shelters and resources, and general information on what rights children and youths experiencing homelessness have.