School Help for Students Experiencing Homelessness in Hamburg

Hamburg Area School District has a Homeless Liaison who works with students and families experiencing homelessness so that losing stable housing does not keep a child out of school. The liaison is Robert Marra, the Director of Special Education and Student Services, and this work sits inside the district's Student Services department, which also includes school counselors, school nurses, Title IX information and ECYEH (Youth Experiencing Homelessness) professionals.

It is for students and families experiencing homelessness. Under McKinney-Vento, the federal law covering students without stable housing, the district provides assistance with enrollment, transportation, school supplies and other essential services to remove barriers to education.

To reach the department, call 610-562-2241. Robert Marra can be emailed at RobMar@hasdhawks.org, and Jodi Petrie, the administrative assistant, is at the same number, 610-562-2241, or jodpet@hasdhawks.org. That number is the general line for the district and the department, not a separate intake line. The district office is at 701 Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526-0401.

The Student Services section also points to information on what homelessness means, the Basic Education Circular for homeless youth, homeless resources, school district contacts and childcare resources.

The page does not describe a form, an application step or documents to bring, and it does not list office hours, so ask about those when you get in touch.

Source: hasdhawks.org/page/student-services, read September 18, 2026.

The details

Who it’s for
Under McKinney-Vento, we provide assistance with enrollment, transportation, school supplies, and other essential services to remove barriers to education for students and families experiencing homelessness.
Kids, Teens, Families, People without housing
CostNot stated on their site.
How to applyNot stated on their site.
WhereHamburg Area School District701 Windsor Street, Hamburg, PA 19526-0401Get directions →More in Hamburg
CheckedChecked September 18, 2026

In Hamburg Area School District’s words

As the Homeless Liaison, I work closely with students and families experiencing homelessness to ensure they have access to the resources and support needed to succeed in school.

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