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Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Categories

Housing Discrimination AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceAlimony AssistanceHousing ComplaintsHome SanitationLandlord Rights Information/CounselingWelfare Rights AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceLabor and Employment LawGeneral Legal AidFoster Care Legal ServicesUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsStalking/Harassment OrdersGeneral Education AdvocacyDivorce AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsPredatory Lending AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceCollection ComplaintsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesEducation Discrimination AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesChild Support Assistance/EnforcementLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionTenant Rights Information/CounselingAdult Guardianship AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsCustomer Service Discrimination AssistancePaternity SuitsEmancipation of MinorsNative American/Tribal LawPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceConsumer LawSpecial Education AdvocacyVeteran Benefits AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsImmigrant Benefits Assistance

Physical Address

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Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

To make a referral for legal services, fill out LCYC's referral form at lcycwa.org/needhelp.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Youth and young adults between ages 12-24 may be eligible for free legal services if they are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Housing instability includes, but is not limited to: homelessness, couch surfing, struggling to access emergency shelter, temporarily living with friends or family, facing eviction, or feeling unsafe/unwelcome at home. Visit lcycwa.org/yhp to see which counties in Washington are served by LCYC. Ages served may vary by county.

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Snohomish, WA
Pierce, WA
Walla Walla, WA
Thurston, WA
Skagit, WA
King, WA
Clark, WA

Agency info

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. LCYC has four main practice areas: Child Welfare, Juvenile Court, Youth Homelessness, and Immigration.