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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

Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesChild Guardianship AssistancePaternity SuitsConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsAlimony AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesPredatory Lending AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionHousing Discrimination AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsVeteran Benefits AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacySpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsDivorce AssistanceLabor and Employment LawWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyWelfare Rights AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceConsumer LawEducation Discrimination AssistanceHousing ComplaintsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersHome SanitationDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingEviction Prevention AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsCollection ComplaintsPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingGeneral Legal AidAdult Guardianship AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsTenant Rights Information/Counseling

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.