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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

General Education AdvocacyProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesAdult Guardianship AssistanceAlimony AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceCollection ComplaintsChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementLabor and Employment LawCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceConsumer LawConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesPaternity SuitsEmancipation of MinorsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingImmigrant Benefits AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistanceHome SanitationPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsDivorce AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyTenant Rights Information/CounselingPredatory Lending AssistanceHousing ComplaintsSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsGeneral Legal AidPatient Rights AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsConsumer Fraud ReportingEviction Prevention AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits 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.