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
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
- 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
Adult Guardianship AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceConsumer LawAlimony AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsPaternity SuitsNative American/Tribal LawEducation Discrimination AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingGeneral Legal AidHousing ComplaintsLabor and Employment LawPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesImmigrant Benefits AssistanceDivorce AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsTenant Rights Information/CounselingPatient Rights AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesPredatory Lending AssistanceLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsCollection ComplaintsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesVeteran Benefits AssistancePost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyHousing Discrimination AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsGeneral Education AdvocacyLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionHome SanitationStalking/Harassment Orders
Providing organization
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)
Protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights.