Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program provides free legal services for young people between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. LCYC can help with: - Landlord/tenant issues - Emancipation - Minor Guardianships - Navigating child welfare - Immigration - Quashing warrants - Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) - Orders of protection - Record sealing - Public benefits - Debt (medical/consumer) - Name changes - Gender marker changes - Obtaining identification documents & more!
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Website
Application process
To make a referral for legal services, fill out LCYC's referral form at lcycwa.org/needhelp. For more information, email [email protected] or visit lcycwa.org/yhp.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Young people are eligible to receive free legal services from LCYC if they are: - between ages 12-24 - experiencing homelessness or housing instability - located or receive services in one of the following Washington counties: King, Walla Walla, Clark, Thurston, or Skagit.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
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.