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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

Post Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsNative American/Tribal LawAlimony AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceConsumer LawIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingAdult Guardianship AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionGeneral Legal AidImmigrant Benefits AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersVeteran Benefits AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsPatient Rights AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceCollection ComplaintsDivorce AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistancePaternity SuitsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesHome SanitationTenant Rights Information/CounselingSpecial Education AdvocacyHousing ComplaintsGeneral Education AdvocacyLabor and Employment LawChild Guardianship AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsBankruptcy AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCustomer Service Discrimination Assistance

Physical Address

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.