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Hermitage School District

Home of the Hornets!

Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Information

Family Resources

AWARE: Partners in the prevention of violence

Provides emergency and family services Hotline: 1.888.981.1457

Catholic Charities

Provides family supports

Community Action Partnership of Mercer County

Provides family and housing supports 724.662.6002

Joshua’s Haven City Mission

Provides free bread and smaller items to those in need 724.983.0304

Mercer County Assistance Office

Department of Health services 724.983.5000

Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission

Provides needs assessments, services planning, linkage to community supports

Mercer County Children and Youth Services

724.662.2703

Prince of Peace

Provides emergency and family services 724.346.5777

Removing Barriers

Free Tutoring 

MIU IV, in collaboration with Slippery Rock University, offers FREE tutoring for children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster care to bring additional support for educational success. Tutoring can be completed during school hours, evenings, or even weekends.

How to refer:

  1. Email: slp1021@sru.edu
  2. Call MIU4: 724-458-6700 EXT. 1215

It is important to note that the education definition of “who is homeless” includes those staying with others (grandparents, family, friends) or staying in hotels due to economic hardship or other similar reasons.