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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

Labor and Employment LawProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesConsumer LawPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsStalking/Harassment OrdersTenant Rights Information/CounselingMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingCollection ComplaintsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionHome SanitationFoster Care Legal ServicesHousing ComplaintsName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesGeneral Legal AidPaternity SuitsVeteran Benefits AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyChild Guardianship AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceAlimony AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsPatient Rights AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsBankruptcy AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingEducation Discrimination AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsNative American/Tribal LawCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementGeneral Education AdvocacyDivorce AssistanceWorkers Compensation 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.