Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
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.
Hours
9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
(206) 494-0323
Voice
Websitehttps://lcycwa.org/yhp
Email[email protected]
Languages
Spanish
Application process
To make a referral for legal services, fill out LCYC's referral form at lcycwa.org/needhelp.
Fees
None.
Service area
Thurston, WA
Skagit, WA
Pierce, WA
King, WA
Clark, WA
Other Information
Age Group
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Youth (under 13)
- Young Adults (18-24)
Languages
- Spanish
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
What's Here
Bankruptcy AssistanceDivorce AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsEducation Discrimination AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsPaternity SuitsSpecial Education AdvocacyGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesHome SanitationCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesChild Guardianship AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceHousing ComplaintsEviction Prevention AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesStalking/Harassment OrdersSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsConsumer LawCollection ComplaintsUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsName/Personal Information Modification AssistancePredatory Lending AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingGeneral Education AdvocacyDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesChild Custody/Visitation AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingNative American/Tribal LawLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionPatient Rights AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingLabor and Employment LawGeneral Legal AidCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceAlimony AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/Enforcement
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.