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Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children

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Resource Name: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.

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

  • 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

Housing Discrimination AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementNative American/Tribal LawEviction Prevention AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesPatient Rights AssistanceLabor and Employment LawPredatory Lending AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsEducation Discrimination AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesBankruptcy AssistancePaternity SuitsStalking/Harassment OrdersHousing ComplaintsFoster Care Legal ServicesGeneral Education AdvocacyConsumer LawEmancipation of MinorsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionTenant Rights Information/CounselingDivorce AssistanceChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceCollection ComplaintsSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsSpecial Education AdvocacyAdult Guardianship AssistanceVeteran Benefits AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesGeneral Legal AidAlimony AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceHome SanitationUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights

Providing organization

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.