PA Homeless Childrens' Initiative
(McKinney-Vento Act)
Catasauqua Area School District Homeless Liaison
Hillary Hahn
Email: hahnh@cattysd.org
Contact number: 610-264-4341
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was created to aid homeless persons. The Act defines the term “homeless children and youths” as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. If you believe you are eligible for assistance, please contact the district homeless liaison, Hillary Hahn.
Please use the links below for important information regarding Pennsylvania’s Homeless Children’s Initiative (McKinney-Vento Act):
Pennsylvania Department of Education Basic Education Circular on Education Homeless Youth
* Lehigh County Children and Youth Services
* Northampton County Children and Youth Services
- Watch the Video- Finding Your Way in PA
Homeless Students' Rights
- Notice of Public Rights of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (English)
- Notice of Public Rights of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Spanish)
- Aviso de derechos públicos de niños y jóvenes sin hogar (Espanol)
- CASD Policy 253: Homeless Students
Homeless Resource Links
- C3P – Catasauqua Community Cares Program
- Homeless BEC
- Comp Plan
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- ECYEH Homeless Liaison Directory
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
- SchoolHouse Connection
- Finding Your Way in PA
NCHE Brochure-English
NCHE Brochure-Spanish
Information for School-Age Youth
