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
M-F, 9am-5pm.
(206) 494-0323
Voice
Website
https://lcycwa.org/yhpLanguages
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
- Youth (under 13)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- 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
Unemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsHome SanitationAlimony AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsStalking/Harassment OrdersPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsDivorce AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesChild Guardianship AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceCollection ComplaintsChild Support Assistance/EnforcementIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesNative American/Tribal LawSpecial Education AdvocacyMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingGeneral Legal AidHousing ComplaintsGeneral Education AdvocacyDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceConsumer LawEviction Prevention AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsTenant Rights Information/CounselingCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceBankruptcy AssistancePaternity SuitsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesPredatory Lending AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingFoster Care Legal ServicesImmigrant Benefits AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceLabor and Employment Law
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.