ECYEH Program (Region 2) at the Berks County Intermediate Unit

The PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Program in Region 2 serves Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill counties and is administered by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.

ECYEH is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is based on the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This federal legislation ensures that homeless children and youth have access to a free, appropriate, public education.
Our team is committed to ensuring that all students experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school. We eliminate barriers to education, educate the community about the nature of homelessness, and provide support to schools, families, and communities.

The Region 2 ECYEH program will:

• HELP with school enrollment and placement
• PROVIDE community referrals
• COORDINATE transportation and support services
• IMPLEMENT tutoring and enrichment services
• ASSIST with obtaining supplies necessary for school
• SUPPLY training, guidance and outreach to school districts, families, and communities