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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

Mortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceTenant Rights Information/CounselingGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesSpecial Education AdvocacyEmancipation of MinorsPredatory Lending AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceAlimony AssistanceDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsBankruptcy AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsWelfare Rights AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistancePaternity SuitsNative American/Tribal LawChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceHome SanitationGeneral Legal AidSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsHousing Discrimination AssistanceEducation Discrimination AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementHousing ComplaintsPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesEviction Prevention AssistanceConsumer LawName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesVeteran Benefits AssistanceLabor and Employment LawStalking/Harassment OrdersCollection ComplaintsPatient Rights AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionLandlord Rights Information/CounselingDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesDivorce Assistance

Physical Address

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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.