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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

Stalking/Harassment OrdersEviction Prevention AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceHousing ComplaintsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingConsumer Fraud ReportingDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceCollection ComplaintsVeteran Benefits AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionLabor and Employment LawChild Support Assistance/EnforcementHome SanitationIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawGeneral Legal AidEmancipation of MinorsGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceConsumer LawChild Custody/Visitation AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsSpecial Education AdvocacyWelfare Rights AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsAlimony AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsChild Guardianship AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesGeneral Education AdvocacyPredatory Lending AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsFoster Care Legal ServicesDivorce AssistancePaternity SuitsBankruptcy AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

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.